How to Pronounce Streptomycin
strep-toe-MYE-sin
IPA: /strɛp.tɒɛ.ˈmjɛ.sɪn/
strep
toe
MYE
sin
Streptomycin is pronounced strep-toe-MYE-sin
How do you pronounce Streptomycin?
Streptomycin is pronounced “strep-toe-MYE-sin”. It has 4 syllables: strep ‑ toe ‑ mye ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “mye”.
How many syllables are in Streptomycin?
Streptomycin has 4 syllables: strep ‑ toe ‑ mye ‑ sin.
What does Streptomycin mean?
MDR-TB
Word Parts
suffix
-mycin
antibiotic (Streptomyces-derived)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (MYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
MDR-TB. Concentration-dependent antibiotic for serious gram-negative infections. Monitor levels.
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