How to Pronounce Clindamycin (Cleocin)
klin-da-MY-sin
IPA: /klɪn.dæ.ˈmj.sɪn/
Brand name: Cleocin
klin
da
MY
sin
Clindamycin is pronounced klin-da-MY-sin
How do you pronounce Clindamycin?
Clindamycin is pronounced “klin-da-MY-sin”. It has 4 syllables: klin ‑ da ‑ my ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “my”.
How many syllables are in Clindamycin?
Clindamycin has 4 syllables: klin ‑ da ‑ my ‑ sin.
What does Clindamycin mean?
Clindamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used for skin and soft tissue infections, anaerobic infections, and as a penicillin alternative. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis at the 50S ribosomal subunit.
Word Parts
suffix
-mycin
antibiotic (Streptomyces-derived)
Common Mispronunciations
Sometimes said "KLIN-da-my-sin" — stress on MY: klin-da-MY-sin
Where You'll Encounter This
Skin infections, dental, MRSA alternative
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