How to Pronounce Ampicillin (Principen)
am-pi-SIL-in
IPA: /æm.pɪ.ˈsɪl.ɪn/
Brand name: Principen
am
pi
SIL
in
Ampicillin is pronounced am-pi-SIL-in
How do you pronounce Ampicillin?
Ampicillin is pronounced “am-pi-SIL-in”. It has 4 syllables: am ‑ pi ‑ sil ‑ in. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sil”.
How many syllables are in Ampicillin?
Ampicillin has 4 syllables: am ‑ pi ‑ sil ‑ in.
What does Ampicillin mean?
Meningitis, endocarditis
Word Parts
suffix
-cillin
penicillin antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (SIL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Meningitis, endocarditis. Beta-lactam antibiotic for streptococcal and other susceptible infections.
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