How to Pronounce Trimethoprim

To pronounce "trimethoprim", say TRIM-eth-opr-im — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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TRIM-eth-opr-im

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"trimethoprim" has 4 syllables: trim-eth-opr-im.

What does trimethoprim mean?

noun

  1. An antibiotic, 5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine, used against, among other infections, those of the urinary tract.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "trimethoprim"?▾

"Trimethoprim" has 4 syllables: trim · eth · opr · im.

What does "trimethoprim" mean?▾

Trimethoprim: An antibiotic, 5-(3,4,5-trimethoxybenzyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine, used against, among other infections, those of the urinary tract.

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