How to Pronounce Vancomycin

To pronounce "vancomycin", say VANC-omyc-in — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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VANC-omyc-in

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💡 Tip for remembering “vancomycin”

"vancomycin" has 3 syllables: vanc-omyc-in. It rhymes with seisin and liason, if that helps it stick.

What does vancomycin mean?

noun

  1. A glycopeptide antibiotic, produced by the actinomycete Amycolaptosis orientalis, used against Gram-positive bacteria, especially staphylococci and enterococci.

Words that rhyme with vancomycin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

seisinliasonbisonglycinebryson

Related words

vancocinenterococcusvirusintravitrealvancovanomycinvancvanilomycin

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "vancomycin"?▾

"Vancomycin" has 3 syllables: vanc · omyc · in.

What does "vancomycin" mean?▾

Vancomycin: A glycopeptide antibiotic, produced by the actinomycete Amycolaptosis orientalis, used against Gram-positive bacteria, especially staphylococci and enterococci.

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