How to pronounce sulbactam
Say it like sul-BAK-tam. Sulbactam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK).
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- sul
- BAK
- tam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulbactam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tamGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sulbactam
American and British speakers say sulbactam in essentially the same way: /sʌlˈbækˌtæm/ in the US and /sʌlˈbækˌtæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: sul-BAK-tam.
What does sulbactam mean?
- A beta-lactamase inhibitor that is usually administered in the form of its sodium salt C₈H₁₀NNaO₅S in combination with a beta-lactam antibiotic (as ampicillin).
Questions about saying sulbactam
How do you pronounce sulbactam?
Say sul-BAK-tam. The American pronunciation is /sʌlˈbækˌtæm/. In British English it is /sʌlˈbækˌtæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulbactam?
Sulbactam has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BAK). Broken into parts: sul · BAK · tam.
Do Americans and Brits say sulbactam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /sʌlˈbækˌtæm/ and the British form is /sʌlˈbækˌtæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.