How to Pronounce Amphetamine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Amphetamine Pronunciation
am-FET-a-meen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
am
FET
stress here
a
meen
4 syllables
What is Amphetamine?
Amphetamine (Adzenys® ER, Adzenys® XR, Dyanavel® XR, Evekeo®, Evekeo® ODT, others) is used as part of a treatment program to control symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; more difficulty focusing, controlling actions, and remaining still or quiet than other people who are the same age) in adults and children. Amphetamine (Evekeo®, others) is also used to treat narcolepsy (a sleep disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden attacks of sleep). Amphetamine (Ev
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Amphetamine
How do you pronounce amphetamine?
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Amphetamine is pronounced am-FET-a-meen. The stress falls on the second syllable (FET), so you say it a little louder and longer than the other parts. Think of it like "am-FET-uh-meen" when you hear it spoken aloud.
How many syllables does amphetamine have?
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Amphetamine has four syllables: am-phet-a-mine. Breaking it into parts helps you say it more smoothly, especially if you're reading it aloud in a medical setting.
Which syllable gets the stress in amphetamine?
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The second syllable, "FET," gets the stress—you say it more loudly and hold it slightly longer. A common mistake is stressing the first syllable (AM-fet-a-meen) or the last syllable, but the correct way is am-FET-a-meen.
What are common mispronunciations of amphetamine?
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People often say "AM-fet-a-meen" (stressing the first syllable) or "am-fet-a-MEEN" (stressing the last syllable). Some also rush through the middle and say "am-FET-meen" by dropping the second 'a' sound. The correct way is am-FET-a-meen with a clear four-syllable sound.
Can you use amphetamine in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor discussed how amphetamine works for her patient's condition." This shows the word used in a medical context where you might hear or read it.
Is there a short way to say or write amphetamine?
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Amphetamine is sometimes abbreviated as "AMP" in medical writing, pronounced simply as the three letters: A-M-P. However, "amphetamine" is the full medical term you'll hear most often in healthcare settings.
How should I sound out the vowels in amphetamine?
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Here's how: the first 'a' sounds like the 'a' in "cat" (am), the 'e' in "phet" sounds like the 'e' in "pet" (FET), the second 'a' sounds like the 'uh' in "about" (a), and the final 'e' and 'i' blend together like the 'een' in "seen" (meen). Put it together: am-FET-uh-meen.