How to pronounce roxithromycin
Say it like rok-sith-ruh-MY-sin. Roxithromycin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY).
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- rok
- sith
- ruh
- MY
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Roxithromycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rokKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep 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.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of roxithromycin
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: rok-sith-roh-MY-sin.
What does roxithromycin mean?
- A semisynthetic derivative of erythromycin.
Words that rhyme with roxithromycin
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Questions about saying roxithromycin
How do you pronounce roxithromycin?
Say rok-sith-ruh-MY-sin. The American pronunciation is /rɑkˌsɪθrəˈmaɪsɪn/. In British English it is /rɒkˌsɪθrəʊˈmaɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in roxithromycin?
Roxithromycin has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MY). Broken into parts: rok · sith · ruh · MY · sin.
Is roxithromycin 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 /rɒkˌsɪθrəʊˈmaɪsɪn/ (rok-sith-roh-MY-sin).