How to Pronounce Endorphin

To pronounce "endorphin", say END-orph-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “endorphin”

"endorphin" has 3 syllables: end-orph-in. It rhymes with orphan and lorfan, if that helps it stick.

What does endorphin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

Words that rhyme with endorphin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

orphanlorfanmorphinmorfin

Related words

neoendorphinencephalinendomorphinenkephalinhemorphinmetenkephalinprodynorphinmetencephalin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "endorphin"?▾

"Endorphin" has 3 syllables: end · orph · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "endorphin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "endorphin" is /ɛnˈdɔːfɪn/.

What does "endorphin" mean?▾

Endorphin: Any of a group of peptide hormones found in the brain that act as neurotransmitters and have properties similar to morphine.

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