How to pronounce mescaline
Say it like MES-kuh-leen. Mescaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES).
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- MES
- kuh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mescaline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of mescaline
American and British speakers say mescaline in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛskəˌlin/ in the US and /ˈmɛskəˌliːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: MES-kuh-leen.
What does mescaline mean?
- A hallucinogenic and intoxicating compound present in the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii), the San Pedro cactus (Echinopsis pachanoi), and the Peruvian torch (Echinopsis peruviana).
Where does mescaline come from?
From mescal (“peyote”) + -ine.
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Questions about saying mescaline
How do you pronounce mescaline?
Say MES-kuh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛskəˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈmɛskəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mescaline?
Mescaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MES). Broken into parts: MES · kuh · leen.
Do Americans and Brits say mescaline the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛskəˌlin/ and the British form is /ˈmɛskəˌliːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.