How to pronounce tazobactam
Say it like taz-uh-BAK-tam. Tazobactam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAK).
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- taz
- uh
- BAK
- tam
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tazobactam pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 tazobactam
American and British speakers say tazobactam in essentially the same way: /ˌtæzəˈbækˌtæm/ in the US and /ˌtæzəˈbækˌtæm/ in the UK.
British respelling: taz-uh-BAK-tam.
What does tazobactam mean?
- A compound that inhibits the action of bacterial beta-lactamases, used in antibiotics.
Questions about saying tazobactam
How do you pronounce tazobactam?
Say taz-uh-BAK-tam. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæzəˈbækˌtæm/. In British English it is /ˌtæzəˈbækˌtæm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tazobactam?
Tazobactam has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BAK). Broken into parts: taz · uh · BAK · tam.
Do Americans and Brits say tazobactam the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæzəˈbækˌtæm/ and the British form is /ˌtæzəˈbækˌtæm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.