How to Pronounce "tetracycline"
word
ˌtɛtrəˈsaɪkliːn
teh-truh-SY-kleen
tˈɛtɹɐsˌaɪklaɪn
te-TRA-sy-klyn
Definition
An antibiotic medicine used to treat various bacterial infections in humans and animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌtɛtrəˈsaɪkliːn
British English
tˈɛtɹɐsˌaɪklaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
teh-truh-SY-kleen
UK
te-TRA-sy-klyn
Listen in Context
The doctor gave me tetracycline for my infection.
Tetracycline is used to treat acne.
Some animals receive tetracycline for bacterial diseases.
If you're allergic to tetracycline, let your doctor know before starting antibiotics.