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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