How to Pronounce Clarithromycin (Biaxin)
kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin
IPA: /klæ.ˈrɪθ.rɒɛ.mjɛ.sɪn/
Brand name: Biaxin
kla
RITH
roe
mye
sin
Clarithromycin is pronounced kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin
How do you pronounce Clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin is pronounced “kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin”. It has 5 syllables: kla ‑ rith ‑ roe ‑ mye ‑ sin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “rith”.
How many syllables are in Clarithromycin?
Clarithromycin has 5 syllables: kla ‑ rith ‑ roe ‑ mye ‑ sin.
What does Clarithromycin mean?
Clarithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for respiratory infections, H. pylori eradication, and MAC prophylaxis. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Word Parts
suffix
-mycin
antibiotic (Streptomyces-derived)
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: kla-RITH-roe-mye-sin. Stress falls on syllable 2 (RITH) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
pylori. Antibiotic for respiratory and atypical infections. Watch QT prolongation.
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