How to Pronounce Apomorphine
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Apomorphine Pronunciation
a-poh-MOR-feen
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
a
poh
MOR
stress here
feen
4 syllables
What is Apomorphine?
Apomorphine injection is used to treat ''off'' episodes (times of difficulty moving, walking, and speaking that may happen as medication wears off or at random) in people with Parkinson's disease (PD; a disorder of the nervous system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance). Apomorphine injection is in a class of medications called dopamine agonists. It works by acting in place of dopamine (a natural substance produced in the brain) to control movement.
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Apomorphine
How do you pronounce apomorphine?
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Apomorphine is pronounced a-poh-MOR-feen. The stress falls on the third syllable, MOR, which rhymes with the word "more." The first syllable sounds like the letter "a" in "apple," and the second syllable sounds like "poh" in "polar."
How many syllables does apomorphine have?
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Apomorphine has four syllables: a-poh-MOR-feen. When you say it slowly, you can count each sound as a separate beat.
Which syllable is stressed in apomorphine?
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The third syllable, MOR, gets the stress in apomorphine. You say it a little louder and hold it slightly longer than the other syllables: a-poh-MOR-feen.
What is a common mispronunciation of apomorphine?
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Many people stress the first syllable and say AP-o-morphine instead of the correct a-poh-MOR-feen. Another mistake is pronouncing the second syllable like "morph" instead of "poh." Remember: the stress belongs on that third syllable, MOR.
How would you use apomorphine in a sentence?
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Here's an example: "The doctor prescribed apomorphine, which is pronounced a-poh-MOR-feen, as part of the patient's medication plan." This shows how you might say the word in a healthcare setting while also giving the correct pronunciation.
Is there a short way to say or write apomorphine?
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Apomorphine is sometimes abbreviated as APO in medical settings, but the full word apomorphine (a-poh-MOR-feen) is most commonly used when speaking with healthcare providers or reading prescriptions.
How do you break apomorphine into its syllables?
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You break apomorphine like this: a / poh / MOR / feen. Each part is one syllable, and remember to emphasize the MOR syllable when you say the whole word together.