How to pronounce pethidine
Say it like PETH-ih-deen. Pethidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PETH).
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- PETH
- ih
- deen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pethidine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pethidine
American and British speakers say pethidine in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛθɪdin/ in the US and /ˈpɛθɪdin/ in the UK.
British respelling: PETH-ih-deen.
What does pethidine mean?
- A synthetic compound used as a painkilling drug, especially for women in labor.
Where does pethidine come from?
Blend of p(iper)idine + eth(yl).
Questions about saying pethidine
How do you pronounce pethidine?
Say PETH-ih-deen. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛθɪdin/. In British English it is /ˈpɛθɪdin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pethidine?
Pethidine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PETH). Broken into parts: PETH · ih · deen.
Do Americans and Brits say pethidine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛθɪdin/ and the British form is /ˈpɛθɪdin/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.