How to pronounce cefepime
Say it like SEF-uh-peem. Cefepime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF).
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- SEF
- uh
- peem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cefepime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- peemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cefepime
American and British speakers say cefepime in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛfəpim/ in the US and /ˈsɛfəpim/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEF-uh-peem.
What does cefepime mean?
- A cephalosporin antibiotic.
Questions about saying cefepime
How do you pronounce cefepime?
Say SEF-uh-peem. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛfəpim/. In British English it is /ˈsɛfəpim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cefepime?
Cefepime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEF). Broken into parts: SEF · uh · peem.
Do Americans and Brits say cefepime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛfəpim/ and the British form is /ˈsɛfəpim/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.