How to Pronounce Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin
IPA: /sɪp.rɒɛ.ˈflɒks.æ.sɪn/
Brand name: Cipro
sip
roe
FLOX
a
sin
Ciprofloxacin is pronounced sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin
How do you pronounce Ciprofloxacin?
Ciprofloxacin is pronounced “sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin”. It has 5 syllables: sip ‑ roe ‑ flox ‑ a ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “flox”.
How many syllables are in Ciprofloxacin?
Ciprofloxacin has 5 syllables: sip ‑ roe ‑ flox ‑ a ‑ sin.
What does Ciprofloxacin mean?
Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic with broad gram-negative activity used for urinary tract, respiratory, and intra-abdominal infections. It inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.
Word Parts
suffix
-floxacin
fluoroquinolone antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "sip-ro-FLOX-a-kin" — ends with "sin": sip-roe-FLOX-a-sin
Where You'll Encounter This
UTI, GI infections, pseudomonas
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