How to pronounce minocycline
Say it like min-oh-SY-kleen. Minocycline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY).
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- min
- oh
- SY
- kleen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Minocycline pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- minGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 minocycline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: my-noh-SY-kleen.
What does minocycline mean?
- A semisynthetic tetracycline derivative used (as the hydrochloride C₂₃H₂₇N₃O₇·HCl) as a broad-spectrum antibiotic and anti-inflammatory agent to treat bacterial and other infections.
Where does minocycline come from?
From (a)mino- + -cycline (“tetracycline derivative”).
Words that rhyme with minocycline
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Questions about saying minocycline
How do you pronounce minocycline?
Say min-oh-SY-kleen. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪnoʊˈsaɪˌklin/. In British English it is /ˌmaɪnəʊˈsaɪkliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in minocycline?
Minocycline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SY). Broken into parts: min · oh · SY · kleen.
Is minocycline pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmaɪnəʊˈsaɪkliːn/ (my-noh-SY-kleen).