How to pronounce ceftazidime
Say it like sef-TAZ-ih-deem. Ceftazidime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ).
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- sef
- TAZ
- ih
- deem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceftazidime 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.
- TAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- deemKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ceftazidime
American and British speakers say ceftazidime in essentially the same way: /sɛfˈtæzɪdim/ in the US and /sɛfˈtæzɪdim/ in the UK.
British respelling: sef-TAZ-ih-deem.
What does ceftazidime mean?
- A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, usually reserved for the treatment of infections caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
Where does ceftazidime come from?
From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + th(i)az(olyl) + (pyr)id(inium) + (ox)ime.
Questions about saying ceftazidime
How do you pronounce ceftazidime?
Say sef-TAZ-ih-deem. The American pronunciation is /sɛfˈtæzɪdim/. In British English it is /sɛfˈtæzɪdim/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceftazidime?
Ceftazidime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAZ). Broken into parts: sef · TAZ · ih · deem.
Do Americans and Brits say ceftazidime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sɛfˈtæzɪdim/ and the British form is /sɛfˈtæzɪdim/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.