How to pronounce neomycin
Say it like nee-uh-MY-sun. Neomycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- nee
- uh
- MY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neomycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of neomycin
American and British speakers say neomycin in essentially the same way: /ˌniəˈmaɪsən/ in the US and /ˌniːəʊˈmaɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: nee-oh-MY-sin.
What does neomycin mean?
- A broad-spectrum aminoglycoside antibiotic related to streptomycin that is produced by a streptomyces (Streptomyces fradiae) and used medically especially to treat local infections.
Where does neomycin come from?
From neo- + -mycin (“antibiotic derived from Streptomyces”).
Words that rhyme with neomycin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of neomycin.
Questions about saying neomycin
How do you pronounce neomycin?
Say nee-uh-MY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌniəˈmaɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌniːəʊˈmaɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neomycin?
Neomycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: nee · uh · MY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say neomycin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌniəˈmaɪsən/ and the British form is /ˌniːəʊˈmaɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.