How to Pronounce Dopamine (Intropin)
DOE-pa-meen
IPA: /ˈdɒɛ.pæ.miːn/
Brand name: Intropin
DOE
pa
meen
Dopamine is pronounced DOE-pa-meen
How do you pronounce Dopamine?
Dopamine is pronounced “DOE-pa-meen”. It has 3 syllables: doe ‑ pa ‑ meen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “doe”.
How many syllables are in Dopamine?
Dopamine has 3 syllables: doe ‑ pa ‑ meen.
What does Dopamine mean?
Dopamine is an endogenous catecholamine used as a vasopressor in shock states. Its effects are dose-dependent: low doses activate dopaminergic receptors, moderate doses stimulate beta-1 receptors, and high doses activate alpha receptors.
Word Parts
root
dopa-
dihydroxyphenylalanine
suffix
-amine
amine compound
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (DOE) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Shock, symptomatic bradycardia
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