To pronounce "penicillinase", say PEN-ic-ill-in-as-e — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"penicillinase" has 6 syllables: pen-ic-ill-in-as-e.
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"Penicillinase" has 6 syllables: pen · ic · ill · in · as · e.
Penicillinase: A specific type of beta-lactamase showing specificity for penicillins.
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