How to Pronounce "erythromycin"
word
ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn
ih-RITH-ruh-MY-sin
ˈɜːɹɪθɹˌɒmɪsˌɪn
UR-ith-ru-OM-iss-in
Definition
Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, especially those affecting the respiratory tract, skin, and some sexually transmitted diseases.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪˌɹɪθɹəˈmaɪsɪn
British English
ˈɜːɹɪθɹˌɒmɪsˌɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ih-RITH-ruh-MY-sin
UK
UR-ith-ru-OM-iss-in
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed erythromycin for her throat infection.
Erythromycin can be used to treat acne.
You should not take erythromycin if you are allergic to it.
I was given erythromycin because I'm allergic to penicillin.