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amoxicillin
Definition:
(nou) an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections
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Common mistakes of amoxicillin pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "a-MOX-i-cillin" instead of the correct "a-MOX-i-cillin" (ˌəˌmɑːk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn). Tip: Remember the primary stress is on the third syllable.
- Omitting the "x": A common mistake is pronouncing "amoxicillin" as "a-moc-i-sillin" without the "x". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Be sure to articulate the "x" sound clearly as in "ks".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some people may say "amoxicillin" with a short "i" sound in the last syllable, like "amoxicil-in". The correct pronunciation is "amoxicillin" (ˌəˌmɑːk.sɪˈsɪl.ɪn) with a clear "i" as in "sit". Tip: Focus on the "i" sound in the last syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "c": Some learners pronounce the "c" in "amoxicillin" as a hard "k" sound, like "amoxikillin". The correct sound is a soft "s" as in "see". Tip: Pay attention to the "c" before "i", which is pronounced as "s".
- Ignoring syllable separation: Many tend to blend the syllables together, saying "amoxicillin" too quickly. This can make it unclear. Tip: Practice saying each syllable distinctly: "a-MOX-i-CIL-lin".