How to Pronounce Dicloxacillin

dye-klox-a-SIL-in
IPA: /djɛ.klɒks.æ.ˈsɪl.ɪn/
dye klox a SIL in
Dicloxacillin is pronounced dye-klox-a-SIL-in

How do you pronounce Dicloxacillin?

Dicloxacillin is pronounced “dye-klox-a-SIL-in”. It has 5 syllables: dye ‑ klox ‑ a ‑ sil ‑ in. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “sil”.

How many syllables are in Dicloxacillin?

Dicloxacillin has 5 syllables: dye ‑ klox ‑ a ‑ sil ‑ in.

What does Dicloxacillin mean?

MSSA skin infections

Word Parts

prefix di- two/double
suffix -cillin penicillin antibiotic

Common Mispronunciations

With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: dye-klox-a-SIL-in. Stress falls on syllable 4 (SIL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

MSSA skin infections. Beta-lactam antibiotic for streptococcal and other susceptible infections.

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