How to Pronounce Morphine

To pronounce "morphine", say MORPH-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈmɔː.fiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɔː.fiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “morphine”

"morphine" has 3 syllables: morph-in-e.

What does morphine mean?

noun

  1. A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "morphine"?▾

"Morphine" has 3 syllables: morph · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "morphine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "morphine" is /ˈmɔː.fiːn/.

What does "morphine" mean?▾

Morphine: A crystalline alkaloid (7,8-didehydro-4,5-epoxy-17-methyl-morphinan-3,6-diol), extracted from opium, the salts of which are soluble in water and are used as analgesics, anaesthetics and sedatives; it is one of a group of morphine alkaloids.

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