How to pronounce chlortetracycline
Say it like klor-tet-ruh-SY-kleen. Chlortetracycline has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY).
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- klor
- tet
- ruh
- SY
- kleen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chlortetracycline 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.
- tetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kleenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of chlortetracycline
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: klaw-teh-truh-SY-kleen.
What does chlortetracycline mean?
- A yellow crystalline broad-spectrum antibiotic C₂₂H₂₃ClN₂O₈ (trademark Aureomycin) of the tetracycline group that is produced by a soil actinomycete (Kitasatospora aureofaciens), active against many bacterial and fungal infections, and is sometimes used in animal feeds to stimulate growth.
Where does chlortetracycline come from?
From chlor- + tetracycline.
Words that rhyme with chlortetracycline
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Questions about saying chlortetracycline
How do you pronounce chlortetracycline?
Say klor-tet-ruh-SY-kleen. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɔrˌtɛtrəˈsaɪˌklin/. In British English it is /ˌklɔːtɛtrəˈsaɪkliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chlortetracycline?
Chlortetracycline has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY). Broken into parts: klor · tet · ruh · SY · kleen.
Is chlortetracycline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌklɔːtɛtrəˈsaɪkliːn/ (klaw-teh-truh-SY-kleen).