How to Pronounce Amoxicillin (Amoxil)
a-mox-i-SIL-in
IPA: /æ.mɒks.ɪ.ˈsɪl.ɪn/
Brand name: Amoxil
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Amoxicillin is pronounced a-mox-i-SIL-in
How do you pronounce Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin is pronounced “a-mox-i-SIL-in”. It has 5 syllables: a ‑ mox ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “sil”.
How many syllables are in Amoxicillin?
Amoxicillin has 5 syllables: a ‑ mox ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in.
What does Amoxicillin mean?
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum aminopenicillin antibiotic used for respiratory, urinary, and ear infections. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis and has excellent oral bioavailability.
Word Parts
suffix
-cillin
penicillin antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Often said "a-MOX-i-sill-in" — stress on SIL: a-mox-i-SIL-in
Where You'll Encounter This
Strep, otitis, dental infections
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