How to Pronounce Calicheamicin

kal-i-kee-a-MYE-sin
IPA: /kæl.ɪ.kiː.æ.ˈmjɛ.sɪn/
kal i kee a MYE sin
Calicheamicin is pronounced kal-i-kee-a-MYE-sin

How do you pronounce Calicheamicin?

Calicheamicin is pronounced “kal-i-kee-a-MYE-sin”. It has 6 syllables: kal ‑ i ‑ kee ‑ a ‑ mye ‑ sin. The stress falls on the fifth syllable, “mye”.

How many syllables are in Calicheamicin?

Calicheamicin has 6 syllables: kal ‑ i ‑ kee ‑ a ‑ mye ‑ sin.

What does Calicheamicin mean?

Component of ADCs

Word Parts

suffix -micin antibiotic (Micromonospora-derived)

Common Mispronunciations

With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: kal-i-kee-a-MYE-sin. Stress falls on syllable 5 (MYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Component of ADCs. Cytotoxic payload component delivered by antibody conjugation.

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