How to pronounce azithromycin
Say it like uh-zith-roh-MY-sun. Azithromycin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY).
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- uh
- zith
- roh
- MY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azithromycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of azithromycin
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-zith-roh-MY-sun.
What does azithromycin mean?
- A semisynthetic macrolide antibiotic C₃₈H₇₂N₂O₁₂ (trademarks Zithromax, Z-PAK) that is derived from erythromycin and is used especially as an antibacterial agent.
Where does azithromycin come from?
From az- + (er)ythromycin.
Words that rhyme with azithromycin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of azithromycin.
Questions about saying azithromycin
How do you pronounce azithromycin?
Say uh-zith-roh-MY-sun. The American pronunciation is /əˌzɪθroʊˈmaɪsən/. In British English it is /əˌzɪθrəʊˈmaɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azithromycin?
Azithromycin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY). Broken into parts: uh · zith · roh · MY · sun.
Is azithromycin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˌzɪθrəʊˈmaɪsən/ (uh-zith-roh-MY-sun).