How to Pronounce Methicillin

To pronounce "methicillin", say METH-ic-ill-in — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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METH-ic-ill-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “methicillin”

"methicillin" has 4 syllables: meth-ic-ill-in.

What does methicillin mean?

noun

  1. An antibiotic drug, chemically related to penicillin, often used against strains of bacteria which have become resistant to penicillin.

Related words

carbapenempenicillinaseimipenemcarbapenemsoxacillincefotaximevancomycinfosfomycin

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How many syllables are in "methicillin"?▾

"Methicillin" has 4 syllables: meth · ic · ill · in.

What does "methicillin" mean?▾

Methicillin: An antibiotic drug, chemically related to penicillin, often used against strains of bacteria which have become resistant to penicillin.

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