How to pronounce nystatin
Say it like ny-STAT-un. Nystatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAT).
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- ny
- STAT
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nystatin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- STATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nystatin
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: NY-stuh-tin.
What does nystatin mean?
- An antifungal drug that is derived from a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces noursei) used especially against Candida.
Where does nystatin come from?
From N(ew) Y(ork) State + -in.
Words that rhyme with nystatin
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Questions about saying nystatin
How do you pronounce nystatin?
Say ny-STAT-un. The American pronunciation is /naɪˈstætən/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪstətɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nystatin?
Nystatin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAT). Broken into parts: ny · STAT · un.
Is nystatin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈnaɪstətɪn/ (NY-stuh-tin).