How to Pronounce Lidocaine

To pronounce "lidocaine", say LID-oc-ain-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈlɪd.ək.eɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈlɪd.ək.eɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lidocaine”

"lidocaine" has 4 syllables: lid-oc-ain-e. It rhymes with tridecane, if that helps it stick.

What does lidocaine mean?

noun

  1. A local anesthetic [2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide], that is also used as a antiarrhythmic drug.

Synonyms

lignocaine

Words that rhyme with lidocaine

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tridecane

Related words

xylocainehydrochlorideunpreservedidocainelignocainevadocainelotucainelidoderm

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lidocaine"?▾

"Lidocaine" has 4 syllables: lid · oc · ain · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lidocaine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lidocaine" is /ˈlɪd.ək.eɪn/.

What does "lidocaine" mean?▾

Lidocaine: A local anesthetic [2-(diethylamino)-N-(2,6-dimethylphenyl)acetamide], that is also used as a antiarrhythmic drug.

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