How to Pronounce Tacrine

TA-kreen
IPA: /ˈtæ.kriːn/
TA kreen
Tacrine is pronounced TA-kreen

How do you pronounce Tacrine?

Tacrine is pronounced “TA-kreen”. It has 2 syllables: ta ‑ kreen. The stress falls on the first syllable, “ta”.

How many syllables are in Tacrine?

Tacrine has 2 syllables: ta ‑ kreen.

What does Tacrine mean?

Alzheimer's disease

Word Parts

root tacr- tetrahydroacridine
suffix -ine cholinesterase inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

Pay attention to the stressed syllable: TA-kreen

Where You'll Encounter This

Alzheimer's disease. Increases acetylcholine levels. Used in Alzheimer's and myasthenia gravis.

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