How to Pronounce "ephedrine"
word
ɪˈfɛdɹɪn
i-FED-rin
ˈɛfɪdɹˌiːn
EF-id-reen
Definition
Ephedrine is a stimulant drug, often used in medicine to treat conditions like asthma, nasal congestion, or low blood pressure. It comes from the Ephedra plant or is made synthetically.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˈfɛdɹɪn
British English
ˈɛfɪdɹˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
i-FED-rin
UK
EF-id-reen
Listen in Context
Doctors sometimes prescribe ephedrine for asthma attacks.
Ephedrine can help relieve nasal congestion.
Some athletes have used ephedrine to boost their energy.
Be careful—ephedrine supplements can be dangerous if misused.