How to Pronounce Epinephrine

To pronounce "epinephrine", say EP-in-ephr-in-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “epinephrine”

"epinephrine" has 5 syllables: ep-in-ephr-in-e.

What does epinephrine mean?

noun

  1. A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.

Synonyms

adrenalinadrenaline

Related words

epinephrinadrenalineadrenalinnorepinephrinebitartrateracemicepinebulized

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "epinephrine"?▾

"Epinephrine" has 5 syllables: ep · in · ephr · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "epinephrine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "epinephrine" is /ɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn/.

What does "epinephrine" mean?▾

Epinephrine: A catecholamine hormone and neurotransmitter; as a hormone, secreted by the adrenal gland in response to stress (when it stimulates the autonomic nervous system); as a neurotransmitter, synthesized from norepinephrine.

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