How to pronounce streptomycin
Say it like strep-tuh-MY-sun. Streptomycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- strep
- tuh
- MY
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Streptomycin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep 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 streptomycin
American and British speakers say streptomycin in essentially the same way: /ˌstrɛptəˈmaɪsən/ in the US and /ˌstrɛptəʊˈmaɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: strep-toh-MY-sin.
What does streptomycin mean?
- An aminoglycoside and bactericidal antibiotic C₂₁H₃₉N₇O₁₂ that is produced by a soil actinomycete (Streptomyces griseus), is active against many bacteria, and is administered via intramuscular injection especially in the treatment of infections by gram-negative bacteria. It was the first drug to be
Where does streptomycin come from?
From translingual Streptomyces + -in.
Words that rhyme with streptomycin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of streptomycin.
Questions about saying streptomycin
How do you pronounce streptomycin?
Say strep-tuh-MY-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˌstrɛptəˈmaɪsən/. In British English it is /ˌstrɛptəʊˈmaɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in streptomycin?
Streptomycin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: strep · tuh · MY · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say streptomycin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌstrɛptəˈmaɪsən/ and the British form is /ˌstrɛptəʊˈmaɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.