How to Pronounce “doxycycline”

American (US)

/ˌdak.siˈsaɪːklin/

British (UK)

/ˌdɒk.sɪˈsʌɪ.kliːn/

noun — A broad-spectrum antibiotic C22H24N2O8 of the tetracycline class, which has a long half-life in the body and used orally to treat various bacterial infections.

The final e is silent. The transcription /ˌdak.siˈsaɪːklin/ ends on a consonant sound, so the written e at the end of “doxycycline” is not pronounced.

Where the stress falls. “doxycycline” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌdak.siˈsaɪːklin/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "doxycycline" mean?

doxycycline (noun): A broad-spectrum antibiotic C22H24N2O8 of the tetracycline class, which has a long half-life in the body and used orally to treat various bacterial infections.

How do you pronounce "doxycycline" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˌdak.siˈsaɪːklin/. British English: /ˌdɒk.sɪˈsʌɪ.kliːn/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "doxycycline"?

/ˌdak.siˈsaɪːklin/ in American English, /ˌdɒk.sɪˈsʌɪ.kliːn/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "doxycycline"?

“doxycycline” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌdak.siˈsaɪːklin/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.