How to Pronounce Polymyxin B
pol-ee-MIX-in bee
IPA: /pɒl.iː.ˈmɪks.ɪn biː/
pol
ee
MIX
in bee
Polymyxin B is pronounced pol-ee-MIX-in bee
How do you pronounce Polymyxin B?
Polymyxin B is pronounced “pol-ee-MIX-in bee”. It has 4 syllables: pol ‑ ee ‑ mix ‑ in bee. The stress falls on the third syllable, “mix”.
How many syllables are in Polymyxin B?
Polymyxin B has 4 syllables: pol ‑ ee ‑ mix ‑ in bee.
What does Polymyxin B mean?
MDR gram-negative
Word Parts
prefix
poly-
many (polypeptide)
root
myxin
from Bacillus polymyxa
suffix
B
type B subtype
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (MIX) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
MDR gram-negative. Last-resort antibiotic for multidrug-resistant gram-negative infections.
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