How to pronounce ophthocillin
Say it like of-thuh-SIL-in. Ophthocillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- of
- thuh
- SIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthocillin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthocillin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-thuh-SIL-in.
What does ophthocillin mean?
- Xantocillin.
Words that rhyme with ophthocillin
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Questions about saying ophthocillin
How do you pronounce ophthocillin?
Say of-thuh-SIL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfθəˈsɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɒfθəˈsɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthocillin?
Ophthocillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: of · thuh · SIL · in.
Is ophthocillin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌɒfθəˈsɪlɪn/ (of-thuh-SIL-in).