How to pronounce mephedrone
Say it like MEF-uh-drohn. Mephedrone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEF).
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- MEF
- uh
- drohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mephedrone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- drohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of mephedrone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MEF-uh-drohn.
What does mephedrone mean?
- The recreational drug 4-methylmethcathinone, related to cathinone.
Where does mephedrone come from?
Blend of methyl + ephedrone.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying mephedrone
How do you pronounce mephedrone?
Say MEF-uh-drohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛfədroʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛfədrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mephedrone?
Mephedrone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEF). Broken into parts: MEF · uh · drohn.
Is mephedrone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmɛfədrəʊn/ (MEF-uh-drohn).