How to Pronounce Penicillin V (Pen-Vee K)

pen-i-SIL-in vee
IPA: /pɛn.ɪ.ˈsɪl.ɪn viː/
Brand name: Pen-Vee K
pen i SIL in vee
Penicillin V is pronounced pen-i-SIL-in vee

How do you pronounce Penicillin V?

Penicillin V is pronounced “pen-i-SIL-in vee”. It has 4 syllables: pen ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in vee. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sil”.

How many syllables are in Penicillin V?

Penicillin V has 4 syllables: pen ‑ i ‑ sil ‑ in vee.

What does Penicillin V mean?

Strep pharyngitis

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

Strep pharyngitis. Beta-lactam antibiotic for streptococcal and other susceptible infections.

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