How to pronounce ampicillin
Say it like am-pih-SIL-in. Ampicillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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US American/ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn/am-pih-SIL-in
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- am
- pih
- SIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ampicillin 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.
- pihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does ampicillin mean?
noun
- A semisynthetic form of penicillin C₁₆H₁₉N₃O₄S that is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and intestinal tracts.
Where does ampicillin come from?
From am(ino)- + p(en)icillin.
Words that rhyme with ampicillin
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Questions about saying ampicillin
How do you pronounce ampicillin?
Say am-pih-SIL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌæmpɪˈsɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ampicillin?
Ampicillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: am · pih · SIL · in.