How to pronounce tetracaine
Say it like TET-ruh-kayn. Tetracaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET).
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- TET
- ruh
- kayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tetracaine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kaynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of tetracaine
American and British speakers say tetracaine in essentially the same way: /ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/ in the US and /ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: TET-ruh-kayn.
What does tetracaine mean?
- A crystalline basic ester C₁₅H₂₄N₂O₂ that is closely related chemically to procaine and is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride as a local anesthetic.
Where does tetracaine come from?
From tetra- + -caine (“local anesthetic”).
Questions about saying tetracaine
How do you pronounce tetracaine?
Say TET-ruh-kayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tetracaine?
Tetracaine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TET). Broken into parts: TET · ruh · kayn.
Do Americans and Brits say tetracaine the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈtɛtrəˌkeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.