Apoquinamine is a complex chemical compound used in the manufacture of certain drugs. It is derived from the plant Apocynum cannabinum and has a unique chemical structure, which is reflected in its spelling. In IPA phonetics, apoquinamine is pronounced as /əˌpɒkwɪˈneɪmɪn/. The word is split into four syllables, with the emphasis on the second and fourth syllables. The spelling may appear difficult at first glance, but it accurately reflects the precise structure and composition of this important chemical.
An alkaloidal derivative of quinamine.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.