How to Pronounce Cefalexin (Keflex)
sef-a-LEX-in
IPA: /sɛf.æ.ˈlɛks.ɪn/
Brand name: Keflex
sef
a
LEX
in
Cefalexin is pronounced sef-a-LEX-in
How do you pronounce Cefalexin?
Cefalexin is pronounced “sef-a-LEX-in”. It has 4 syllables: sef ‑ a ‑ lex ‑ in. The stress falls on the third syllable, “lex”.
How many syllables are in Cefalexin?
Cefalexin has 4 syllables: sef ‑ a ‑ lex ‑ in.
What does Cefalexin mean?
Skin/soft tissue, UTI
Word Parts
prefix
cef-
cephalosporin antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (LEX) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Skin/soft tissue, UTI. Beta-lactam antibiotic. Generations vary in spectrum of coverage.
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