How to pronounce cefuroxime
Say it like sef-yuh-ROK-seem. Cefuroxime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK).
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- sef
- yuh
- ROK
- seem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cefuroxime 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of cefuroxime
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sef-yuh-ROK-seem.
What does cefuroxime mean?
- A second-generation cephalosporin antibiotic.
Where does cefuroxime come from?
From cef- (“cefalosporanic acid derivative”) + fur(yl) + oxime.
Questions about saying cefuroxime
How do you pronounce cefuroxime?
Say sef-yuh-ROK-seem. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛfjəˈrɑkˌsim/. In British English it is /ˌsɛfjəˈrɒkˌsiːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cefuroxime?
Cefuroxime has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ROK). Broken into parts: sef · yuh · ROK · seem.
Is cefuroxime pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌsɛfjəˈrɒkˌsiːm/ (sef-yuh-ROK-seem).