How to Pronounce Tetracycline (Sumycin)
tet-ra-SYE-kleen
IPA: /tɛt.ræ.ˈsjɛ.kliːn/
Brand name: Sumycin
tet
ra
SYE
kleen
Tetracycline is pronounced tet-ra-SYE-kleen
How do you pronounce Tetracycline?
Tetracycline is pronounced “tet-ra-SYE-kleen”. It has 4 syllables: tet ‑ ra ‑ sye ‑ kleen. The stress falls on the third syllable, “sye”.
How many syllables are in Tetracycline?
Tetracycline has 4 syllables: tet ‑ ra ‑ sye ‑ kleen.
What does Tetracycline mean?
Infections, acne
Word Parts
suffix
-cycline
tetracycline antibiotic
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 3 (SYE) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Infections, acne. Broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against atypicals. Avoid in pregnancy/children.
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