How to pronounce chloramphenicol
Say it like klor-am-FEN-ih-kawl. Chloramphenicol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN).
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- klor
- am
- FEN
- ih
- kawl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chloramphenicol pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- amGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kawlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of chloramphenicol
American and British speakers say chloramphenicol in essentially the same way: /ˌklɔˌræmˈfɛnɪˌkɔl/ in the US and /ˌklɔːræmˈfɛnɪkɒl/ in the UK.
British respelling: klaw-ram-FEN-ih-kol.
What does chloramphenicol mean?
- A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₁₁H₁₂Cl₂N₂O₅ isolated from cultures of a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces venezuelae) or prepared synthetically and used against serious infections such as typhoid fever.
Where does chloramphenicol come from?
From chlor- + am(ide) + phen- + ni(tro)- + (gly)col.
Questions about saying chloramphenicol
How do you pronounce chloramphenicol?
Say klor-am-FEN-ih-kawl. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɔˌræmˈfɛnɪˌkɔl/. In British English it is /ˌklɔːræmˈfɛnɪkɒl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chloramphenicol?
Chloramphenicol has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEN). Broken into parts: klor · am · FEN · ih · kawl.
Do Americans and Brits say chloramphenicol the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklɔˌræmˈfɛnɪˌkɔl/ and the British form is /ˌklɔːræmˈfɛnɪkɒl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.