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doxycycline
Definition:
(nou) an antibiotic derived from tetracycline that is effective against many infections
Examples:
The obstetrician was treated with doxycycline and rifampin and fully recovered.
The treatment of choice is doxycycline.
Monocycline is a possible alternative to doxycycline.
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Common mistakes of doxycycline pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "do-ˈxy-cy-cline". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdoxy-cy-cline". Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "dox" part to sound more natural.
- Mispronouncing the "x": Some speakers may pronounce the "x" as "ks", leading to "do-ks-i-cy-cline". The correct pronunciation is with a "z" sound: "ˈdox-i-cy-cline". Tip: Practice saying "dox" as "dox" to avoid confusion.
- Omitting the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "doxy-cline", dropping the "cy" sound. The full pronunciation is "ˈdoxy-cy-cline". Tip: Make sure to include the "cy" to maintain clarity.
- Confusing vowel sounds: Learners might mispronounce the "o" in "doxy" as a short "o", resulting in "ˈdoks-i-cy-cline". The correct sound is a long "o": "ˈdoxy-cy-cline". Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right vowel sound.
- Ignoring the "y" sound: Some may say "doxy-cy-clin", dropping the "e" at the end. The correct pronunciation includes the "e": "ˈdoxy-cy-cline". Tip: Ensure you pronounce the final "e" to complete the word properly.