How to pronounce methadone
Say it like METH-uh-dohn. Methadone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH).
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- METH
- uh
- dohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methadone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- METHSay 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.
- dohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of methadone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: METH-uh-dohn.
What does methadone mean?
- A powerful synthetic analgesic drug which is similar to morphine in its effects but less sedative and is used as a substitute drug in the treatment of morphine and heroin addiction.
Where does methadone come from?
From (di)meth(yl)a(mino) + d(iphenyl) + (heptan)one.
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Questions about saying methadone
How do you pronounce methadone?
Say METH-uh-dohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛθəˌdoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈmɛθədəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methadone?
Methadone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (METH). Broken into parts: METH · uh · dohn.
Is methadone 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 /ˈmɛθədəʊn/ (METH-uh-dohn).