How to pronounce norfloxacin
Say it like nor-FLOK-suh-sin. Norfloxacin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOK).
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- nor
- FLOK
- suh
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Norfloxacin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- norKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FLOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of norfloxacin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: naw-FLOK-suh-sin.
What does norfloxacin mean?
- A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic structurally related to nalidixic acid, which is used topically to treat conjunctivitis and orally for the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary tract; 1-ethyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-(1-piperazinyl)-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid, C₁₆H₁₈FN₃O₃.
Where does norfloxacin come from?
From nor- + fl(uor)- + -oxacin (“nalidixic acid derivative”).
Words that rhyme with norfloxacin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of norfloxacin.
Questions about saying norfloxacin
How do you pronounce norfloxacin?
Say nor-FLOK-suh-sin. The American pronunciation is /nɔrˈflɑksəsɪn/. In British English it is /nɔːˈflɒksəsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in norfloxacin?
Norfloxacin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FLOK). Broken into parts: nor · FLOK · suh · sin.
Is norfloxacin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɔːˈflɒksəsɪn/ (naw-FLOK-suh-sin).