How to pronounce fusidic
Say it like fyoo-SID-ik. Fusidic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID).
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- fyoo
- SID
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fusidic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fusidic
American and British speakers say fusidic in essentially the same way: /fjuˈsɪdɪk/ in the US and /fjuːˈsɪdɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: fyoo-SID-ik.
What does fusidic mean?
- Of or pertaining to fusidic acid or its derivatives.
Where does fusidic come from?
From the generic name Fusidium (from the Latin fūsus, “spindle”) + the English -ic, so named because fusidic acid was originally isolated from a strain of the fungus Fusidium coccineum.
Words that rhyme with fusidic
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Questions about saying fusidic
How do you pronounce fusidic?
Say fyoo-SID-ik. The American pronunciation is /fjuˈsɪdɪk/. In British English it is /fjuːˈsɪdɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fusidic?
Fusidic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SID). Broken into parts: fyoo · SID · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say fusidic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fjuˈsɪdɪk/ and the British form is /fjuːˈsɪdɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.