How to Pronounce Methamphetamine

To pronounce "methamphetamine", say METH-amph-et-am-in-e — 6 syllables, IPA /ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/

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💡 Tip for remembering “methamphetamine”

"methamphetamine" has 6 syllables: meth-amph-et-am-in-e. It rhymes with etamine and ketamine, if that helps it stick.

What does methamphetamine mean?

noun

  1. A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

Synonyms

crystalcrystal methglassicemethmethamphetaminesmethylamphetaminespeed

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Words that rhyme with methamphetamine

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etamineketamine

Related words

methedrinemethdeoxyephedrineamphetamineracematesmokablemetamphetaminemethamfetamine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "methamphetamine"?▾

"Methamphetamine" has 6 syllables: meth · amph · et · am · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "methamphetamine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "methamphetamine" is /ˌmɛθ æmˈfɛt əˌmin/.

What does "methamphetamine" mean?▾

Methamphetamine: A highly addictive phenethylamine stimulant drug, similar to cocaine. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is (S)-N-methyl-1-phenylpropan-2-amine.

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