How to Pronounce Mupirocin (Bactroban)

myoo-PEER-oh-sin
IPA: /mjoʊɒ.ˈpɪr.oʊ.sɪn/
Brand name: Bactroban
myoo PEER oh sin
Mupirocin is pronounced myoo-PEER-oh-sin

How do you pronounce Mupirocin?

Mupirocin is pronounced “myoo-PEER-oh-sin”. It has 4 syllables: myoo ‑ peer ‑ oh ‑ sin. The stress falls on the second syllable, “peer”.

How many syllables are in Mupirocin?

Mupirocin has 4 syllables: myoo ‑ peer ‑ oh ‑ sin.

What does Mupirocin mean?

Impetigo, MRSA nasal

Word Parts

root mupiro- pseudomonic acid
suffix -cin topical antibiotic

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 2 (PEER) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

Impetigo, MRSA nasal. Antibiotic applied directly to skin for localized infections.

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