How to pronounce yohimbine
Say it like yoh-HIM-been. Yohimbine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIM).
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- yoh
- HIM
- been
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yohimbine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- HIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- beenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of yohimbine
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yoh-HIM-been.
What does yohimbine mean?
- A toxic crystalline compound obtained from the bark of the yohimbe tree, used as an adrenergic blocking agent and also as an aphrodisiac in the treatment of impotence.
Where does yohimbine come from?
From yohimbe + -ine.
Questions about saying yohimbine
How do you pronounce yohimbine?
Say yoh-HIM-been. The American pronunciation is /joʊˈhɪmˌbin/. In British English it is /jəʊˈhɪmbiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yohimbine?
Yohimbine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HIM). Broken into parts: yoh · HIM · been.
Is yohimbine 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 /jəʊˈhɪmbiːn/ (yoh-HIM-been).