How to Pronounce Erythromycin

To pronounce "erythromycin", say ERYTHR-omyc-in — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “erythromycin”

"erythromycin" has 3 syllables: erythr-omyc-in.

What does erythromycin mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of macrolide antibiotics produced by an actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces.

Related words

sulfisoxazoleerythrocinroxithromycinazithromycinenramycindirithromycinazithromyicinazitromycin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erythromycin"?▾

"Erythromycin" has 3 syllables: erythr · omyc · in.

What is the IPA transcription of "erythromycin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erythromycin" is /ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn/.

What does "erythromycin" mean?▾

Erythromycin: Any of a class of macrolide antibiotics produced by an actinomycete of the genus Streptomyces.

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