How to Pronounce Doxycycline (Vibramycin)
dox-i-SYE-kleen
IPA: /dɒks.ɪ.ˈsjɛ.kliːn/
Brand name: Vibramycin
dox
i
SYE
kleen
Doxycycline is pronounced dox-i-SYE-kleen
How do you pronounce Doxycycline?
Doxycycline is pronounced “dox-i-SYE-kleen”. It has 4 syllables: dox ‑ i ‑ sye ‑ kleen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sye”.
How many syllables are in Doxycycline?
Doxycycline has 4 syllables: dox ‑ i ‑ sye ‑ kleen.
What does Doxycycline mean?
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic with broad-spectrum activity used for respiratory, urinary, and tick-borne infections. It inhibits bacterial protein synthesis by binding the 30S ribosomal subunit.
Word Parts
suffix
-cycline
tetracycline antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (SYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Acne, Lyme, STIs, MRSA skin. Treats bacterial infections. Always complete the full course as prescribed.
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