How to Pronounce Minocycline (Minocin)

min-oh-SYE-kleen
IPA: /mɪn.oʊ.ˈsjɛ.kliːn/
Brand name: Minocin
min oh SYE kleen
Minocycline is pronounced min-oh-SYE-kleen

How do you pronounce Minocycline?

Minocycline is pronounced “min-oh-SYE-kleen”. It has 4 syllables: min ‑ oh ‑ sye ‑ kleen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sye”.

How many syllables are in Minocycline?

Minocycline has 4 syllables: min ‑ oh ‑ sye ‑ kleen.

What does Minocycline mean?

Acne, infections

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, infections. Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against atypicals. Avoid in pregnancy/children.

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