How to pronounce amphotericin
Say it like am-fuh-TER-ih-sin. Amphotericin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER).
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US American/ˌæmfəˈtɛrɪsɪn/am-fuh-TER-ih-sin
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- am
- fuh
- TER
- ih
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphotericin 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.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does amphotericin mean?
noun
- Any of a group of amphoteric antibiotic and antifungal agents derived from Streptomyces bacteria.
Where does amphotericin come from?
From amphoteric + -in.
Questions about saying amphotericin
How do you pronounce amphotericin?
Say am-fuh-TER-ih-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmfəˈtɛrɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphotericin?
Amphotericin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TER). Broken into parts: am · fuh · TER · ih · sin.