How to Pronounce Vancomycin (Vancocin)
van-koe-MY-sin
IPA: /væn.kɒɛ.ˈmj.sɪn/
Brand name: Vancocin
van
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Vancomycin is pronounced van-koe-MY-sin
How do you pronounce Vancomycin?
Vancomycin is pronounced “van-koe-MY-sin”. It has 4 syllables: van ‑ koe ‑ my ‑ sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, “my”.
How many syllables are in Vancomycin?
Vancomycin has 4 syllables: van ‑ koe ‑ my ‑ sin.
What does Vancomycin mean?
Vancomycin is a glycopeptide antibiotic used for serious gram-positive infections including MRSA. It inhibits cell wall synthesis by binding to D-Ala-D-Ala residues and requires therapeutic drug monitoring.
Word Parts
suffix
-mycin
antibiotic (Streptomyces-derived)
Common Mispronunciations
Commonly said "VAN-ko-my-sin" — stress on MY: van-koe-MY-sin
Where You'll Encounter This
MRSA infections, C. diff (oral)
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