How to Pronounce Penicillin G
pen-i-SIL-in jee
IPA: /pɛn.ɪ.ˈsɪl.ɪn dʒiː/
pen
i
SIL
in jee
Penicillin G is pronounced pen-i-SIL-in jee
How do you pronounce Penicillin G?
Penicillin G is pronounced “pen-i-SIL-in jee”. It has 4 syllables: pen ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in jee. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sil”.
How many syllables are in Penicillin G?
Penicillin G has 4 syllables: pen ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in jee.
What does Penicillin G mean?
Syphilis, endocarditis
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
Syphilis, endocarditis. Beta-lactam antibiotic for streptococcal and other susceptible infections.
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