How to pronounce metacycline
Say it like met-uh-SY-kleen. Metacycline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- met
- uh
- SY
- kleen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metacycline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kleenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of metacycline
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-SY-kleen.
What does metacycline mean?
- A semisynthetic tetracycline antibiotic C₂₂H₂₂N₂O₈ with longer duration of action than most other tetracyclines used in the treatment of gonorrhea especially in penicillin-sensitive subjects and as a precursor in the industrial synthesis of doxycycline.
Where does metacycline come from?
Blend of methylidene + oxytetracycline.
Words that rhyme with metacycline
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metacycline.
Questions about saying metacycline
How do you pronounce metacycline?
Say met-uh-SY-kleen. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪˌklin/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪˌkliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metacycline?
Metacycline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: met · uh · SY · kleen.
Is metacycline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈsaɪˌkliːn/ (met-uh-SY-kleen).