How to Pronounce Amphotericin B (Fungizone)
am-foe-TER-i-sin
IPA: /æm.fɒɛ.ˈtɛr.ɪ.sɪn/
Brand name: Fungizone
am
foe
TER
i
sin
Amphotericin B is pronounced am-foe-TER-i-sin
How do you pronounce Amphotericin B?
Amphotericin B is pronounced “am-foe-TER-i-sin”. It has 5 syllables: am ‑ foe ‑ ter ‑ i ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “ter”.
How many syllables are in Amphotericin B?
Amphotericin B has 5 syllables: am ‑ foe ‑ ter ‑ i ‑ sin.
What does Amphotericin B mean?
Severe fungal infections. Fungal infections, prophylaxis in immunocompromised
Word Parts
root
ampho-
both (amphoteric molecule)
suffix
-tericin
polyene antifungal
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: am-foe-TER-i-sin. Stress falls on syllable 3 (TER) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Fungal infections, prophylaxis in immunocompromised. Treats fungal infections. Drug interactions common, especially with azoles.
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