How to pronounce trimethaphan
Say it like try-METH-uh-fan. Trimethaphan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH).
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- try
- METH
- uh
- fan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trimethaphan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- METHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of trimethaphan
American and British speakers say trimethaphan in essentially the same way: /traɪˈmɛθəˌfæn/ in the US and /traɪˈmɛθəˌfæn/ in the UK.
British respelling: try-METH-uh-fan.
What does trimethaphan mean?
- Alternative form of trimetaphan.
Questions about saying trimethaphan
How do you pronounce trimethaphan?
Say try-METH-uh-fan. The American pronunciation is /traɪˈmɛθəˌfæn/. In British English it is /traɪˈmɛθəˌfæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trimethaphan?
Trimethaphan has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (METH). Broken into parts: try · METH · uh · fan.
Do Americans and Brits say trimethaphan the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /traɪˈmɛθəˌfæn/ and the British form is /traɪˈmɛθəˌfæn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.