How to Pronounce Theophylline

To pronounce "theophylline", say THEOPHYLL-in-e — 3 syllables, IPA /θi.əˈfɪl.iːn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

theophylline

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

/θi.əˈfɪl.iːn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “theophylline”

"theophylline" has 3 syllables: theophyll-in-e.

What does theophylline mean?

noun

  1. A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine; used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases.

Related words

ethylenediaminediaminedimethylxanthinetheineetiophyllintheobrominetheobromintheogallin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "theophylline"?▾

"Theophylline" has 3 syllables: theophyll · in · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "theophylline"?▾

The IPA transcription of "theophylline" is /θi.əˈfɪl.iːn/.

What does "theophylline" mean?▾

Theophylline: A bitter crystalline compound present in small quantities in tea leaves, isomeric with theobromine; used as a drug in therapy for respiratory diseases.

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