How to Pronounce Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam

im-ih-PEN-em rel-eh-BAK-tam
IPA: /ɪm.ɪ.ˈpɛn.ɛm rɛl.ɛ.ˈbæk.tæm/
im ih PEN em rel eh bak tam
Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam is pronounced im-ih-PEN-em rel-eh-BAK-tam

How do you pronounce Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam?

Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam is pronounced “im-ih-PEN-em rel-eh-BAK-tam”. It has 7 syllables: im ‑ ih ‑ pen ‑ em rel ‑ eh ‑ bak ‑ tam. The stress falls on the third syllable, “pen”.

How many syllables are in Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam?

Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam has 7 syllables: im ‑ ih ‑ pen ‑ em rel ‑ eh ‑ bak ‑ tam.

What does Imipenem-Cilastatin-Relebactam mean?

Carbapenem + BLI combination. Hospital-acquired/ventilator pneumonia

Word Parts

suffix -actam beta-lactamase inhibitor

Common Mispronunciations

With 7 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: im-ih-PEN-em rel-eh-BAK-tam. Stress falls on syllable 3 (PEN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Hospital-acquired/ventilator pneumonia

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