How to Pronounce "nepenthe"
word
ˌnɛˈpɛnθi
nuh-PEN-thee
nɪˈpɛnθi
ni-PEN-thee
Definition
A mythical or poetic medicine that takes away pain or grief and helps one forget sadness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌnɛˈpɛnθi
British English
nɪˈpɛnθi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-PEN-thee
UK
ni-PEN-thee
Listen in Context
In the old story, the gods gave nepenthe to help people forget their pain.
Poets used the word nepenthe to talk about relief from sadness.
She wished for some nepenthe after the loss of her friend.
After a long day, a walk in the park felt like nepenthe for his soul.