How to Pronounce Amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin)
a-mox-i-SIL-in klav-yoo-LAN-ate
IPA: /æ.mɒks.ɪ.ˈsɪl.ɪn klæv.joʊɒ.ˈlæn.ætɛ/
Brand name: Augmentin
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Amoxicillin/clavulanate is pronounced a-mox-i-SIL-in klav-yoo-LAN-ate
How do you pronounce Amoxicillin/clavulanate?
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is pronounced “a-mox-i-SIL-in klav-yoo-LAN-ate”. It has 8 syllables: a ‑ mox ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in klav ‑ yoo ‑ lan ‑ ate. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “sil”.
How many syllables are in Amoxicillin/clavulanate?
Amoxicillin/clavulanate has 8 syllables: a ‑ mox ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in klav ‑ yoo ‑ lan ‑ ate.
What does Amoxicillin/clavulanate mean?
Amoxicillin/clavulanate is a beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor combination antibiotic used for respiratory, urinary, and bite wound infections. Clavulanate extends amoxicillin's spectrum to beta-lactamase producing bacteria.
Word Parts
suffix
-cillin
penicillin antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
With 8 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: a-mox-i-SIL-in klav-yoo-LAN-ate. Stress falls on syllable 4 (SIL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Respiratory, UTI, bites. Extended-spectrum penicillin with beta-lactamase inhibitor.
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