How to pronounce methenamine
Say it like mih-THEE-nuh-meen. Methenamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- mih
- THEE
- nuh
- meen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Methenamine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep 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 methenamine
American and British speakers say methenamine in essentially the same way: /mɪˈθinəmin/ in the US and /mɪˈθiːnəmin/ in the UK.
British respelling: mih-THEE-nuh-meen.
What does methenamine mean?
- The compound hexamethylenetetramine when used as a urinary antiseptic.
- Synonym of methenamine silver.
Where does methenamine come from?
From meth(yl)ene + -amine.
Questions about saying methenamine
How do you pronounce methenamine?
Say mih-THEE-nuh-meen. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈθinəmin/. In British English it is /mɪˈθiːnəmin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in methenamine?
Methenamine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: mih · THEE · nuh · meen.
Do Americans and Brits say methenamine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mɪˈθinəmin/ and the British form is /mɪˈθiːnəmin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.