How to Pronounce Sulfamethoxazole
sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole
IPA: /sʌl.fæ.mɛθ.ˈɒks.æ.zɒlɛ/
sul
fa
meth
OX
a
zole
Sulfamethoxazole is pronounced sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole
How do you pronounce Sulfamethoxazole?
Sulfamethoxazole is pronounced “sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole”. It has 6 syllables: sul ‑ fa ‑ meth ‑ ox ‑ a ‑ zole. The stress falls on the fourth syllable, “ox”.
How many syllables are in Sulfamethoxazole?
Sulfamethoxazole has 6 syllables: sul ‑ fa ‑ meth ‑ ox ‑ a ‑ zole.
What does Sulfamethoxazole mean?
Sulfonamide antibiotic inhibiting dihydropteroate synthase in folate pathway. UTI, PCP (with trimethoprim)
Word Parts
prefix
sulfa-
sulfur-containing
Common Mispronunciations
With 6 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole. Stress falls on syllable 4 (OX) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
UTI, PCP (with trimethoprim). Treats bacterial infections. Always complete the full course as prescribed.
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