How to Pronounce Gentamicin
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Gentamicin Pronunciation
jen-ta-MY-sin
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
jen
ta
MY
stress here
sin
4 syllables
What is Gentamicin?
Gentamicin injection is used to treat certain serious infections that are caused by bacteria such as meningitis (infection of the membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord) and infections of the blood, abdomen (stomach area), lungs, skin, bones, joints, and urinary tract. Gentamicin injection is in a class of medications called aminoglycoside antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as gentamicin injection will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Taking
Definition sourced from MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
Questions About Gentamicin
How do you pronounce gentamicin?
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Gentamicin is pronounced JEN-tuh-MY-sin. Break it into four syllables: GEN-ta-MY-sin. The stress falls on the third syllable, MY, which you say with a long 'I' sound like in the word 'my'.
What is the stressed syllable in gentamicin?
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The stressed syllable is MY (the third syllable). This means you say it a bit louder and longer than the other syllables: jen-tuh-MY-sin.
What's a common way people mispronounce gentamicin?
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Many people stress the first syllable by mistake, saying GEN-tuh-mi-sin instead of jen-tuh-MY-sin. The correct stress is on the MY syllable in the middle of the word, not at the beginning.
How many syllables does gentamicin have?
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Gentamicin has four syllables: GEN-ta-MY-sin. When you say it slowly, you can hear each syllable clearly.
Can you use gentamicin in a simple sentence?
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Yes, here's an example: 'The nurse said the doctor prescribed gentamicin.' This sentence shows how you might hear the word used in a medical setting when someone is discussing medications.
Is there a short way to write or say gentamicin?
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Gentamicin is sometimes abbreviated as GM in medical writing, but in conversation, people usually say the full word: jen-tuh-MY-sin.
What vowel sound do you use in the first syllable of gentamicin?
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The first syllable uses a short 'e' sound, like in the word 'ten.' So you say it JEN (not JEAN or JON) to start the word correctly.