How to Pronounce “penicillin

word

/ˌpɛnəˈsɪɫən/
/pˈɛnɪsˌɪlɪn/

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˌpɛnəˈsɪɫən/

British English

/pˈɛnɪsˌɪlɪn/

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.