How to Pronounce Nitrofurantoin

To pronounce "nitrofurantoin", say NITR-of-ur-ant-oin — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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NITR-of-ur-ant-oin

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"nitrofurantoin" has 5 syllables: nitr-of-ur-ant-oin.

What does nitrofurantoin mean?

noun

  1. A nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "nitrofurantoin"?▾

"Nitrofurantoin" has 5 syllables: nitr · of · ur · ant · oin.

What does "nitrofurantoin" mean?▾

Nitrofurantoin: A nitrofuran drug, 1-(5-nitro-2-furfurylideneamino)hydantoin, used in the treatment on urinary tract infections such as cystitis.

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