Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dextromethorphan

/ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.91 in modern English

Syllables: dex-tromethor-phan
IPA: /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/

34

Scrabble Score

16

Letters

3

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.

Uncountable

Etymology

From dextro- + methorphan.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: dextro

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/

Usage

Uncountable

Frequently Paired Words

racemethorphan robohead robotrip

Synonyms

DXM DM dex drank orphan tears

Antonyms

levomethorphan

Questions

How do you pronounce dextromethorphan?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌdɛk.stɹoʊ.məˈθɔɹˌfæn/.
What does dextromethorphan mean?: An opioid that is used as an antitussive drug, found in many over-the-counter cold and cough preparations, and as an NMDA blocker used to treat pseudobulbar affect.
Where does dextromethorphan come from?: From dextro- + methorphan.

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