Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-verine

/vəˌɹin/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
-ver-ine
IPA
/vəˌɹin/
9
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of spasmolytics with a papaverine-like action.

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin papāver English -ine English papaverine English -verine From papaverine.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /vəˌɹin/
  • British English: /və.ɹʌɪn/

Questions

How do you pronounce -verine?
The recorded pronunciation is /vəˌɹin/.
What does -verine mean?
Used to form names of spasmolytics with a papaverine-like action.
Where does -verine come from?
Etymology tree Latin papāver English -ine English papaverine English -verine From papaverine.

How to pronounce -verine

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