How to pronounce methamphetamine
Say it like meth-am-FET-uh-meen. Methamphetamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FET).
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- meth
- am
- FET
- uh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methamphetamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- methGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FETSay 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.
- meenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of methamphetamine
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: meth-am-FET-uh-meen.
What does methamphetamine mean?
- A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.
Where does methamphetamine come from?
From meth- + amphetamine; 1945–1950.
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Questions about saying methamphetamine
How do you pronounce methamphetamine?
Say meth-am-FET-uh-meen. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmin/. In British English it is /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methamphetamine?
Methamphetamine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FET). Broken into parts: meth · am · FET · uh · meen.
Is methamphetamine pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmin/ (meth-am-FET-uh-meen).