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norepinephrine
Definition:
(nou) a catecholamine precursor of epinephrine that is secreted by the adrenal medulla and also released at synapses
Examples:
Arousal is increased by the increase of norepinephrine.
Amitriptyline inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and norepinephrine.
It also stimulates the release of dopamine and norepinephrine into the synapse.
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Common mistakes of norepinephrine pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners stress the second syllable, saying /ˌnɔːrˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: UK /ˌnɔːr.ɛp.ɪˈnɛf.rɪn/, US /ˌnɔːr.ep.əˈnef.rɪn/. Tip: Emphasize the "phre" syllable while keeping "nore" light but clear.
- Vowel confusion: Some pronounce the second syllable too strongly as /ˈɛp/, saying /nɔːrˈɛpɪnɛfrɪn/. The correct form reduces it with a schwa: /ˌnɔːr.ɛp.ɪˈnɛf.rɪn/. Tip: Keep the "e" in "ep" short and unstressed, almost like "eh".
- Mispronouncing "epinephrine": Learners sometimes say /ˌɛpɪˈnɛfrɪn/ correctly in isolation but distort it when adding "nore-". Tip: Remember that "norepinephrine" is just "nore" + "epinephrine" — keep "epinephrine" pronounced the same in both contexts.
- Overemphasizing syllables: Some speakers stress nearly every syllable, making it sound choppy: /ˈnɔːr.ˈɛp.ˈɪ.ˈnɛf.ˈrɪn/. Tip: Smooth it out by stressing only the third syllable ("phre") and keeping the rest lighter.
- Dropping sounds: Some drop the initial /n/, saying /ˌɔːr.ɪˈnɛfrɪn/. Tip: Always start clearly with "nor-" /nɔːr/, since omitting the "n" changes recognition and clarity.