How to pronounce amikacin
Say it like am-ih-KAY-sun. Amikacin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY).
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- am
- ih
- KAY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amikacin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of amikacin
American and British speakers say amikacin in essentially the same way: /ˌæmɪˈkeɪsən/ in the US and /ˌæmɪˈkeɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-ih-KAY-sun.
What does amikacin mean?
- A semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic that is derived from kanamycin and is administered intravenously or intramuscularly in the form of its sulfate C₂₂H₄₃N₅O₁₃·2 H₂SO₄ to treat serious bacterial infections.
Where does amikacin come from?
From ami(no)- + -kacin (“kanamycin and bekanamycin derivative”).
Words that rhyme with amikacin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of amikacin.
Questions about saying amikacin
How do you pronounce amikacin?
Say am-ih-KAY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmɪˈkeɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌæmɪˈkeɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amikacin?
Amikacin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAY). Broken into parts: am · ih · KAY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say amikacin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæmɪˈkeɪsən/ and the British form is /ˌæmɪˈkeɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.