How to Pronounce Trimethoprim
try-METH-oh-prim
IPA: /trj.ˈmɛθ.oʊ.prɪm/
try
METH
oh
prim
Trimethoprim is pronounced try-METH-oh-prim
How do you pronounce Trimethoprim?
Trimethoprim is pronounced “try-METH-oh-prim”. It has 4 syllables: try ‑ meth ‑ oh ‑ prim. The stress falls on the second syllable, “meth”.
How many syllables are in Trimethoprim?
Trimethoprim has 4 syllables: try ‑ meth ‑ oh ‑ prim.
What does Trimethoprim mean?
Dihydrofolate reductase inhibitor blocking bacterial folate synthesis. UTI, PCP (with sulfamethoxazole)
Word Parts
prefix
tri-
three/triple
Common Mispronunciations
Stress falls on syllable 2 (METH) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
UTI, PCP (with sulfamethoxazole)
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