How to Pronounce Phencyclidine

To pronounce "phencyclidine", say PHENCYCL-id-in-e — 4 syllables, IPA /fɛnˈsʌɪ.klɪd.iːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/fɛnˈsʌɪ.klɪd.iːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phencyclidine”

"phencyclidine" has 4 syllables: phencycl-id-in-e.

What does phencyclidine mean?

noun

  1. A synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anaesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust.

Synonyms

PCPangel dustcrystalhoghorse tranquilizerillpeace pilltic

Related words

inducedpheneridinephentolaminenaphthylpiperazinepericyazineoxpheneridine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phencyclidine"?▾

"Phencyclidine" has 4 syllables: phencycl · id · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "phencyclidine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phencyclidine" is /fɛnˈsʌɪ.klɪd.iːn/.

What does "phencyclidine" mean?▾

Phencyclidine: A synthetic compound derived from piperidine, used as a veterinary anaesthetic and in hallucinogenic drugs such as angel dust.

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