How to Pronounce "epinephrine"
word
ˌɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn
ep-ih-NEF-rin
ˈɛpɪnˌɛfɹiːn
EP-in-EF-reen
Definition
Epinephrine is a hormone and medication, also called adrenaline, used in emergencies like severe allergic reactions to quickly increase heart rate and open airways.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɛpɪˈnɛfɹɪn
British English
ˈɛpɪnˌɛfɹiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ep-ih-NEF-rin
UK
EP-in-EF-reen
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her an epinephrine injection after a bee sting.
Epinephrine helps people breathe during severe allergic reactions.
Emergency kits often include epinephrine for safety.
He always carries an epinephrine pen because of his peanut allergy.