How to Pronounce Ephedrine

To pronounce "ephedrine", say EPH-edr-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈfɛdɹɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɪˈfɛdɹɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ephedrine”

"ephedrine" has 4 syllables: eph-edr-in-e. It rhymes with hedron and kedron, if that helps it stick.

What does ephedrine mean?

noun

  1. An alkaloid, found in some species of Ephedra shrubs (or prepared synthetically).
  2. A medication whose active ingredient is ephedrine, used as a sympathomimetic drug.

Words that rhyme with ephedrine

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

hedronkedronexcedrincedronshchedrin

Related words

alkaloidsulfatehydrochlorideequipotentpseephedrinpseudoephedrineephedra

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ephedrine"?▾

"Ephedrine" has 4 syllables: eph · edr · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ephedrine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ephedrine" is /ɪˈfɛdɹɪn/.

What does "ephedrine" mean?▾

Ephedrine: An alkaloid, found in some species of Ephedra shrubs (or prepared synthetically).

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