How to pronounce oxacillin
Say it like ahk-suh-SIL-in. Oxacillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- ahk
- suh
- SIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oxacillin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep 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 oxacillin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ok-suh-SIL-in.
What does oxacillin mean?
- A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic made by chemical modification of penicillin and administered in the form of its hydrated sodium salt C₁₉H₁₈N₃NaO₅S·H₂O to treat infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci.
Where does oxacillin come from?
From (is)oxa(zole) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).
Words that rhyme with oxacillin
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Questions about saying oxacillin
How do you pronounce oxacillin?
Say ahk-suh-SIL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑksəˈsɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˌɒksəˈsɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oxacillin?
Oxacillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: ahk · suh · SIL · in.
Is oxacillin 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 /ˌɒksəˈsɪlɪn/ (ok-suh-SIL-in).