How to pronounce plicamycin
Say it like ply-kuh-MY-sun. Plicamycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- ply
- kuh
- MY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plicamycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- plyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of plicamycin
American and British speakers say plicamycin in essentially the same way: /ˌplaɪkəˈmaɪsən/ in the US and /ˌplaɪkəˈmaɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ply-kuh-MY-sun.
What does plicamycin mean?
- An antibiotic C₅₂H₇₆O₂₄ with antineoplastic activity which is produced by three bacteria of the genus Streptomyces (Streptomyces argillaceus, Streptomyces tanashiensis, and Streptomyces plicatus), acts by inhibiting DNA transcription and replication, and is administered intravenously especially in t
Where does plicamycin come from?
From translingual (Streptomyces) plica(tus) + -mycin (“antibiotic derived from Streptomyces”).
Words that rhyme with plicamycin
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Questions about saying plicamycin
How do you pronounce plicamycin?
Say ply-kuh-MY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌplaɪkəˈmaɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌplaɪkəˈmaɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plicamycin?
Plicamycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: ply · kuh · MY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say plicamycin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌplaɪkəˈmaɪsən/ and the British form is /ˌplaɪkəˈmaɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.