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cephalexin
Definition:
(nou) an oral cephalosporin (trade names Keflex and Keflin and Keftab) commonly prescribe for mild to moderately severe infections of the skin or ears or throat or lungs or urinary tract
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Medication prescribed for this condition typically contains cephalexin pills.
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Common mistakes of cephalexin pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "cephalexin" as /ˌsɛfəˈlɛksɪn/. The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌsɛfəˈlɛksɪn/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "lex" part.
- Mispronouncing the "ph" sound: Many people pronounce "ph" as "f," resulting in "cef-alexin" instead of the correct "cephalexin." The "ph" should sound like /f/. Tip: Remember that "ph" in "cephalexin" always sounds like "f."
- Omitting the "e": Some might say "cephalexin" as "cephalxin," dropping the "e" sound. The correct pronunciation includes the "e," making it /ˌsɛfəˈlɛksɪn/. Tip: Practice saying the full word slowly to include every vowel sound.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners may mispronounce the "a" in "cephalexin" as a short "a" sound, leading to "cephalexin" as /ˌsɛfælɛksɪn/. The correct sound is a schwa /ə/. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtle vowel differences.
- Blending syllables: Some might say "cephalexin" too quickly, blending syllables and making it hard to understand. The correct pronunciation is clear: /ˌsɛfəˈlɛksɪn/. Tip: Break the word into syllables when practicing: "ce-ph-a-lex-in."