How to pronounce netilmicin
Say it like net-ul-MY-sun. Netilmicin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- net
- ul
- MY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Netilmicin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- netGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ulKeep 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 netilmicin
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: net-ul-MY-sun.
What does netilmicin mean?
- An aminoglycoside antibiotic used in the treatment of serious infections, particularly those resistant to gentamicin.
Where does netilmicin come from?
Contraction of N-ethylsisomicin.
Words that rhyme with netilmicin
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Questions about saying netilmicin
How do you pronounce netilmicin?
Say net-ul-MY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛtəlˈmaɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌnɛtəlˈmaɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in netilmicin?
Netilmicin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: net · ul · MY · sun.
Is netilmicin 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 /ˌnɛtəlˈmaɪsən/ (net-ul-MY-sun).