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ciprofloxacin
Definition:
(nou) an oral antibiotic (trade name Cipro) used against serious bacterial infections of the skin or respiratory tract or urinary tract or bones or joints
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Common mistakes of ciprofloxacin pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many pronounce "ciprofloxacin" with incorrect stress on the second syllable, saying /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksɪn/. The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksɪn/. Tip: Focus on emphasizing "flax" to get the stress right.
- Vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the "o" in "ciprofloxacin" as a long vowel, saying /ˌsɪprəˈfloʊksɪn/ in US English. The correct sound is a short "o": /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksɪn/. Tip: Practice with short, clipped vowel sounds to improve accuracy.
- Syllable count: It's common to reduce the number of syllables in "ciprofloxacin" to four, saying /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksɪn/ instead of five syllables: /ˌsɪprəˌflɒkˈsɪn/. Tip: Break the word down into five parts to help maintain the syllable structure.
- Final "n" sound: Some people neglect the final "n" sound, pronouncing it as /ˌsɪprəˌflɒksɪ/. The correct pronunciation includes the "n": /ˌsɪprəˌflɒksɪn/. Tip: Emphasize the last syllable to ensure you include the "n" sound.
- "c" pronunciation: Learners often pronounce the "c" in "ciprofloxacin" as a hard "k" sound, saying /ˌkɪprəˈflɒksɪn/. The correct sound is a soft "s": /ˌsɪprəˈflɒksɪn/. Tip: Remember that "ci" often produces an "s" sound in English.