How to pronounce penicillanic
Say it like pen-ih-sih-LAN-ik. Penicillanic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAN).
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- pen
- ih
- sih
- LAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Penicillanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- penGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of penicillanic
American and British speakers say penicillanic in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛnɪsɪˈlænɪk/ in the US and /ˌpɛnɪsɪˈlænɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: pen-ih-sih-LAN-ik.
What does penicillanic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or having the same basic structure as penicillin.
- Of or pertaining to penicillanic acid or its derivatives.
Words that rhyme with penicillanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of penicillanic.
Questions about saying penicillanic
How do you pronounce penicillanic?
Say pen-ih-sih-LAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛnɪsɪˈlænɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɛnɪsɪˈlænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in penicillanic?
Penicillanic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAN). Broken into parts: pen · ih · sih · LAN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say penicillanic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛnɪsɪˈlænɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpɛnɪsɪˈlænɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.