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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