How to Pronounce Ampicillin

To pronounce "ampicillin", say AMP-ic-ill-in — 4 syllables, IPA /æm.pɪ-sɪ-lɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/æm.pɪ-sɪ-lɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ampicillin”

"ampicillin" has 4 syllables: amp-ic-ill-in.

What does ampicillin mean?

noun

  1. A broad-spectrum antibiotic having a beta-lactam structure.

Related words

sk-ampicillinsulbactamamoxicillinaminopenicillinpenicillinbacampicillinaspoxicillinamoxi

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ampicillin"?▾

"Ampicillin" has 4 syllables: amp · ic · ill · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "ampicillin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ampicillin" is /æm.pɪ-sɪ-lɪn/.

What does "ampicillin" mean?▾

Ampicillin: A broad-spectrum antibiotic having a beta-lactam structure.

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