How to pronounce levofloxacin
Say it like lee-voh-FLOK-suh-sin. Levofloxacin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLOK).
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- lee
- voh
- FLOK
- suh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Levofloxacin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 levofloxacin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: lee-voh-FLOK-suh-sin.
What does levofloxacin mean?
- A broad-spectrum fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent (trademark Levaquin) that is the levorotatory isomer of ofloxacin.
Where does levofloxacin come from?
From lev- + ofloxacin.
Words that rhyme with levofloxacin
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Questions about saying levofloxacin
How do you pronounce levofloxacin?
Say lee-voh-FLOK-suh-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌlivoʊˈflɑksəsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌliːvəʊˈflɒksəsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in levofloxacin?
Levofloxacin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FLOK). Broken into parts: lee · voh · FLOK · suh · sin.
Is levofloxacin 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 /ˌliːvəʊˈflɒksəsɪn/ (lee-voh-FLOK-suh-sin).