How to Pronounce Nitrofurantoin (Macrobid)
nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn
IPA: /njɛ.trɒɛ.fjoʊɒr.ˈæn.tɔɪn/
Brand name: Macrobid
nye
troe
fyoor
AN
toyn
Nitrofurantoin is pronounced nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn
How do you pronounce Nitrofurantoin?
Nitrofurantoin is pronounced “nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn”. It has 5 syllables: nye ‑ troe ‑ fyoor ‑ an ‑ toyn. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “an”.
How many syllables are in Nitrofurantoin?
Nitrofurantoin has 5 syllables: nye ‑ troe ‑ fyoor ‑ an ‑ toyn.
What does Nitrofurantoin mean?
UTI treatment. Bacterial infections, prophylaxis
Word Parts
prefix
nitro-
nitrogen/nitrate group
Common Mispronunciations
With 5 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: nye-troe-fyoor-AN-toyn. Stress falls on syllable 4 (AN) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Bacterial infections, prophylaxis. Treats bacterial infections. Always complete the full course as prescribed.
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