How to pronounce clavulanic
Say it like klav-yuh-LAN-ik. Clavulanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN).
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- klav
- yuh
- LAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clavulanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klavGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of clavulanic
American and British speakers say clavulanic in essentially the same way: /ˌklævjəˈlænɪk/ in the US and /ˌklævjʊˈlænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: klav-yuu-LAN-ik.
What does clavulanic mean?
- Of or pertaining to clavulanic acid or its derivatives.
Where does clavulanic come from?
From clavulanic acid.
Words that rhyme with clavulanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of clavulanic.
Questions about saying clavulanic
How do you pronounce clavulanic?
Say klav-yuh-LAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌklævjəˈlænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌklævjʊˈlænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clavulanic?
Clavulanic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAN). Broken into parts: klav · yuh · LAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say clavulanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌklævjəˈlænɪk/ and the British form is /ˌklævjʊˈlænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.