How to pronounce ciprofloxacin
Say it like sip-ruh-FLOK-suh-sin. Ciprofloxacin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLOK).
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- sip
- ruh
- FLOK
- suh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ciprofloxacin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ciprofloxacin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sip-ruh-FLOK-suh-sin.
What does ciprofloxacin mean?
- A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibiotic C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃ that is often administered in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₇H₁₈FN₃O₃·HCl and is effective especially against gram-negative bacteria.
Where does ciprofloxacin come from?
From cy(clo)pro(pyl) + -floxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).
Questions about saying ciprofloxacin
How do you pronounce ciprofloxacin?
Say sip-ruh-FLOK-suh-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɪprəˈflɑksəsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksəsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ciprofloxacin?
Ciprofloxacin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLOK). Broken into parts: sip · ruh · FLOK · suh · sin.
Is ciprofloxacin 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 /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksəsɪn/ (sip-ruh-FLOK-suh-sin).