How to Pronounce "dextroamphetamine"
word
ˌdɛkstɹoʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn
dek-stroh-am-FET-uh-meen
ˌdɛkstrəʊamˈfɛtəmiːn
dek-struh-oh-am-FET-uh-meen
Definition
Dextroamphetamine is a prescription medication that stimulates the brain and is mainly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and sometimes narcolepsy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌdɛkstɹoʊæmˈfɛtəmiːn
British English
ˌdɛkstrəʊamˈfɛtəmiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dek-stroh-am-FET-uh-meen
UK
dek-struh-oh-am-FET-uh-meen
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed dextroamphetamine for his ADHD.
Dextroamphetamine can help people stay focused in class.
Taking dextroamphetamine without a prescription is dangerous.
Some students misuse dextroamphetamine to try to improve their grades, which is risky and illegal.