How to Pronounce "penicillin"
word
/ˌpɛnəˈsɪɫən/
pe-nuh-SI-luhn
/pˈɛnɪsˌɪlɪn/
pe-ni-SI-lin
Definition
Penicillin is a type of antibiotic, a medicine used to treat infections caused by bacteria. It was the first antibiotic discovered and is still widely used today.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɛnəˈsɪɫən/
British English
/pˈɛnɪsˌɪlɪn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pe-nuh-SI-luhn
UK
pe-ni-SI-lin
Listen in Context
The doctor gave me penicillin for my infection.
Some people are allergic to penicillin.
Penicillin was the first antibiotic discovered.
If you’re allergic to penicillin, let your doctor know before treatment.