How to Pronounce "amphetamine"
word
æmˈfɛtəˌmin
am-FET-uh-meen
æmfˈɛtɐmˌiːn
am-FET-uh-meen
Definition
Amphetamine is a powerful stimulant drug that increases alertness and energy. It is sometimes used medically to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy, but it can also be abused as a recreational drug.
IPA Transcription
American English
æmˈfɛtəˌmin
British English
æmfˈɛtɐmˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
am-FET-uh-meen
UK
am-FET-uh-meen
Listen in Context
Doctors sometimes prescribe amphetamine to treat ADHD.
Amphetamine is a stimulant that affects the brain.
Taking too much amphetamine can be dangerous.
Some athletes were caught using amphetamine to enhance their performance.