How to Pronounce Erythromycin (Erythrocin)
eh-rith-roe-MYE-sin
IPA: /ɛ.rɪθ.rɒɛ.ˈmjɛ.sɪn/
Brand name: Erythrocin
eh
rith
roe
MYE
sin
Erythromycin is pronounced eh-rith-roe-MYE-sin
How do you pronounce Erythromycin?
Erythromycin is pronounced “eh-rith-roe-MYE-sin”. It has 5 syllables: eh ‑ rith ‑ roe ‑ mye ‑ sin. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “mye”.
How many syllables are in Erythromycin?
Erythromycin has 5 syllables: eh ‑ rith ‑ roe ‑ mye ‑ sin.
What does Erythromycin mean?
Infections, GI motility
Word Parts
suffix
-mycin
antibiotic (Streptomyces-derived)
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: eh-rith-roe-MYE-sin. Stress falls on syllable 4 (MYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Infections, GI motility. Antibiotic for respiratory and atypical infections. Watch QT prolongation.
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