Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-cycline

/ˈsaɪ.kliːn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: -cy-cline
IPA: /ˈsaɪ.kliːn/

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of generic tetracycline antibiotic drugs.

Example Sentences

"demeclocycline, doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline"

Etymology

From tetracycline.

Questions

How do you pronounce -cycline?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈsaɪ.kliːn/.
What does -cycline mean?: Used to form names of generic tetracycline antibiotic drugs.
Where does -cycline come from?: From tetracycline.

How to pronounce -cycline

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