How to Pronounce Emetine

To pronounce "emetine", say EM-et-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɛmɪˌtiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈɛmɪˌtiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “emetine”

"emetine" has 4 syllables: em-et-in-e.

What does emetine mean?

noun

  1. A white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C29H40N2O4, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and regarded as its peculiar emetic principle.

Related words

alkaloidhydrochlorideiodidecephaelinedehydroemetineipecacipecacuanhaminepentate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "emetine"?▾

"Emetine" has 4 syllables: em · et · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "emetine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "emetine" is /ˈɛmɪˌtiːn/.

What does "emetine" mean?▾

Emetine: A white crystalline bitter alkaloid, chemical formula C29H40N2O4, extracted from ipecacuanha root, and regarded as its peculiar emetic principle.

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