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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