How to Pronounce Pilocarpine

To pronounce "pilocarpine", say PIL-oc-arp-in-e — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɑɹˌpiːn/. 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

/ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɑɹˌpiːn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pilocarpine”

"pilocarpine" has 5 syllables: pil-oc-arp-in-e.

What does pilocarpine mean?

noun

  1. A miotic alkaloid C11H16N2O2 obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma.

Related words

alkaloidhydrochloridepilocarpinpilocainejaborineibopaminepiperocainepinolcaine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pilocarpine"?▾

"Pilocarpine" has 5 syllables: pil · oc · arp · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pilocarpine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pilocarpine" is /ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɑɹˌpiːn/.

What does "pilocarpine" mean?▾

Pilocarpine: A miotic alkaloid C11H16N2O2 obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma.

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