How to pronounce nafcillin
Say it like naf-SIL-in. Nafcillin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL).
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US American/næfˈsɪlɪn/naf-SIL-in
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- naf
- SIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nafcillin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does nafcillin mean?
noun
- A semisynthetic penicillin that is resistant to beta-lactamase and is used especially in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₂₁H₂₁N₂NaO₅S·H₂O as an antibiotic.
Where does nafcillin come from?
From naph(thalene) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).
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Questions about saying nafcillin
How do you pronounce nafcillin?
Say naf-SIL-in. The American pronunciation is /næfˈsɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nafcillin?
Nafcillin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIL). Broken into parts: naf · SIL · in.