How to Pronounce Oxacillin

ox-a-SIL-in
IPA: /ɒks.æ.ˈsɪl.ɪn/
ox a SIL in
Oxacillin is pronounced ox-a-SIL-in

How do you pronounce Oxacillin?

Oxacillin is pronounced “ox-a-SIL-in”. It has 4 syllables: ox ‑ a ‑ sil ‑ in. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sil”.

How many syllables are in Oxacillin?

Oxacillin has 4 syllables: ox ‑ a ‑ sil ‑ in.

What does Oxacillin mean?

MSSA bacteremia

Word Parts

suffix -cillin penicillin antibiotic

Common Mispronunciations

Stress falls on syllable 3 (SIL) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable

Where You'll Encounter This

MSSA bacteremia. Beta-lactam antibiotic for streptococcal and other susceptible infections.

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