How to pronounce cloxacillin
Say it like klok-suh-SIL-in. Cloxacillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- klok
- suh
- SIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cloxacillin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- klokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of cloxacillin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: klok-suh-SIL-in.
What does cloxacillin mean?
- A semisynthetic antibiotic C₁₉H₁₈ClN₃O₅S in the same class as penicillin, effective especially against staphylococci which secrete beta-lactamase.
Where does cloxacillin come from?
From chl(or)- + oxacillin.
Words that rhyme with cloxacillin
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Questions about saying cloxacillin
How do you pronounce cloxacillin?
Say klok-suh-SIL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌklɑksəˈsɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˌklɒksəˈsɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cloxacillin?
Cloxacillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: klok · suh · SIL · in.
Is cloxacillin 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 /ˌklɒksəˈsɪlɪn/ (klok-suh-SIL-in).