How to Pronounce Atropine

To pronounce "atropine", say ATR-op-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.tɹə.piːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈæ.tɹə.piːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “atropine”

"atropine" has 4 syllables: atr-op-in-e.

What does atropine mean?

noun

  1. An alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other sources, such as the seeds of the Thorn-apple. Though overdoses would be fatal it is used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (e.g. in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils).

Related words

premedicationcycloplegiaatropiaatropinbelladonnaatropinizationatropinismmethylatropine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "atropine"?▾

"Atropine" has 4 syllables: atr · op · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "atropine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "atropine" is /ˈæ.tɹə.piːn/.

What does "atropine" mean?▾

Atropine: An alkaloid extracted from the plant deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) and other sources, such as the seeds of the Thorn-apple. Though overdoses would be fatal it is used as a drug in medicine for its paralytic effects (e.g. in surgery to relax muscles, in dentistry to dry the mouth, in ophthalmology to dilate the pupils).

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