How to Pronounce Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole
try-METH-oh-prim sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole
IPA: /trj.ˈmɛθ.oʊ.prɪm sʌl.fæ.mɛθ.ˈɒks.æ.zɒlɛ/
try
METH
oh
prim sul
fa
meth
ox
a
zole
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is pronounced try-METH-oh-prim sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole
How do you pronounce Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole?
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole is pronounced “try-METH-oh-prim sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole”. It has 9 syllables: try ‑ meth ‑ oh ‑ prim sul ‑ fa ‑ meth ‑ ox ‑ a ‑ zole. The stress falls on the second syllable, “meth”.
How many syllables are in Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole?
Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole has 9 syllables: try ‑ meth ‑ oh ‑ prim sul ‑ fa ‑ meth ‑ ox ‑ a ‑ zole.
What does Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole mean?
UTI, PCP prophylaxis. Bacterial infections, prophylaxis
Word Parts
prefix
tri-
three/triple
Common Mispronunciations
With 9 syllables, speakers often rush or skip middle syllables — practice each syllable distinctly: try-METH-oh-prim sul-fa-meth-OX-a-zole. Stress falls on syllable 2 (METH) — avoid placing stress on the first syllable
Where You'll Encounter This
Bacterial infections, prophylaxis. Treats bacterial infections. Always complete the full course as prescribed.
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