How to Pronounce Nepenthe

To pronounce "nepenthe", say NEP-enth-e — 3 syllables, IPA /nɪˈpɛnθi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/nɪˈpɛnθi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nepenthe”

"nepenthe" has 3 syllables: nep-enth-e.

What does nepenthe mean?

noun

  1. A drug mentioned in Homer's Odyssey (c. 8th century B.C.E.) as bringing relief from anxiety or grief; hence, any drug or substance seen as bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief.
  2. A Southeast Asian carnivorous plant of the genus Nepenthes; a monkey cup or tropical pitcher plant.

Synonyms

monkey cup

Related words

epionenepheleletheminthepanaceanefertumhypnosepinikion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nepenthe"?▾

"Nepenthe" has 3 syllables: nep · enth · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nepenthe"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nepenthe" is /nɪˈpɛnθi/.

What does "nepenthe" mean?▾

Nepenthe: A drug mentioned in Homer's Odyssey (c. 8th century B.C.E.) as bringing relief from anxiety or grief; hence, any drug or substance seen as bringing welcome forgetfulness or relief.

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