How to pronounce norepinephrine
Say it like nor-ep-ih-NEF-rin. Norepinephrine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEF).
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US American/ˌnɔrɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/nor-ep-ih-NEF-rin
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- nor
- ep
- ih
- NEF
- rin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norepinephrine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- epKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does norepinephrine mean?
noun
- A neurotransmitter found in the locus coeruleus which is synthesized from dopamine.
Where does norepinephrine come from?
From nor- + epinephrine.
Questions about saying norepinephrine
How do you pronounce norepinephrine?
Say nor-ep-ih-NEF-rin. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɔrɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norepinephrine?
Norepinephrine has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NEF). Broken into parts: nor · ep · ih · NEF · rin.