How to pronounce physeptone
Say it like fy-SEP-tohn. Physeptone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- fy
- SEP
- tohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physeptone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of physeptone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: fy-SEP-tohn.
What does physeptone mean?
- A form of methadone.
Questions about saying physeptone
How do you pronounce physeptone?
Say fy-SEP-tohn. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈsɛpˌtoʊn/. In British English it is /faɪˈsɛpˌtəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physeptone?
Physeptone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: fy · SEP · tohn.
Is physeptone 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 /faɪˈsɛpˌtəʊn/ (fy-SEP-tohn).