How to pronounce cycloserine
Say it like sy-kluh-SER-een. Cycloserine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER).
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US American/ˌsaɪkləˈsɛˌrin/sy-kluh-SER-een
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- sy
- kluh
- SER
- een
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cycloserine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does cycloserine mean?
noun
- A broad-spectrum antibiotic C₃H₆N₂O₂ produced by an actinomycete (Streptomyces orchidaceus) and used especially in the treatment of tuberculosis.
Where does cycloserine come from?
From cyclo- + serine.
Questions about saying cycloserine
How do you pronounce cycloserine?
Say sy-kluh-SER-een. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪkləˈsɛˌrin/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cycloserine?
Cycloserine has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SER). Broken into parts: sy · kluh · SER · een.