How to Pronounce Tacrine

To pronounce "tacrine", say TACR-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈtæk.ɹiːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

tacrine

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtæk.ɹiːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tacrine”

"tacrine" has 3 syllables: tacr-in-e.

What does tacrine mean?

noun

  1. A synthetic drug used in Alzheimer's disease to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine by cholinesterase and thereby enhance neurological function.

Related words

trecadrinetazomelinetalsaclidinealoracetamtacalcitoldupracetamtaltrimidememantine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tacrine"?▾

"Tacrine" has 3 syllables: tacr · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tacrine"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tacrine" is /ˈtæk.ɹiːn/.

What does "tacrine" mean?▾

Tacrine: A synthetic drug used in Alzheimer's disease to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine by cholinesterase and thereby enhance neurological function.

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