How to pronounce ticarcillin
Say it like ty-kar-SIL-in. Ticarcillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL).
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- ty
- kar
- SIL
- in
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ticarcillin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- karKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ticarcillin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ty-kah-SIL-in.
What does ticarcillin mean?
- A semisynthetic antibiotic used especially in the form of its disodium salt C₁₅H₁₄N₂Na₂O₆S₂.
Where does ticarcillin come from?
From thi(ophene) + car(boxy) + -cillin (“6-aminopenicillanic acid derivative”).
Words that rhyme with ticarcillin
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Questions about saying ticarcillin
How do you pronounce ticarcillin?
Say ty-kar-SIL-in. The American pronunciation is /ˌtaɪkɑrˈsɪlɪn/. In British English it is /ˌtaɪkɑːˈsɪlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ticarcillin?
Ticarcillin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIL). Broken into parts: ty · kar · SIL · in.
Is ticarcillin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌtaɪkɑːˈsɪlɪn/ (ty-kah-SIL-in).