how to pronounce codeine

/ˈkəʊ.diːn/

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codeine is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of codeine in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… by codeine regardless of the exact …”

meanings of codeine

noun:

An addictive alkaloid narcotic derived from opium and used as a hypnotic, analgesic and antitussive; often mixed with aspirin etc.

codeine frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word codeine occurs in english on average 0.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.