How to pronounce cefotaxime
Say it like sef-uh-TAK-seem. Cefotaxime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- sef
- uh
- TAK
- seem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cefotaxime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sefKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cefotaxime
American and British speakers say cefotaxime in essentially the same way: /sɛfəˈtæksim/ in the US and /sɛfəˈtæksim/ in the UK.
British respelling: sef-uh-TAK-seem.
What does cefotaxime mean?
- A broad-spectrum antibiotic with efficacy against most bacteria.
Questions about saying cefotaxime
How do you pronounce cefotaxime?
Say sef-uh-TAK-seem. The American pronunciation is /sɛfəˈtæksim/. In British English it is /sɛfəˈtæksim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cefotaxime?
Cefotaxime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: sef · uh · TAK · seem.
Do Americans and Brits say cefotaxime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛfəˈtæksim/ and the British form is /sɛfəˈtæksim/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.