How to pronounce ceftriaxone
Say it like sef-try-AK-sohn. Ceftriaxone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK).
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- sef
- try
- AK
- sohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ceftriaxone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sohnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ceftriaxone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: sef-try-AK-sohn.
What does ceftriaxone mean?
- A synthetic cephalosporin antibiotic.
Questions about saying ceftriaxone
How do you pronounce ceftriaxone?
Say sef-try-AK-sohn. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛftraɪˈæksoʊn/. In British English it is /ˌsɛftraɪˈæksəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ceftriaxone?
Ceftriaxone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AK). Broken into parts: sef · try · AK · sohn.
Is ceftriaxone 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 /ˌsɛftraɪˈæksəʊn/ (sef-try-AK-sohn).