How to Pronounce Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

a-mox-i-SIL-in
IPA: /æ.mɒks.ɪ.ˈsɪl.ɪn/
Brand name: Amoxil
a mox i SIL in
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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