Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-floxacin

/ˈflɑk.səs.ɪn/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: -floxacin
IPA: /ˈflɑk.səs.ɪn/

20

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Used to form names of generic fluoroquinolone antibiotics

Example Sentences

"besifloxacin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin"

Etymology

From norfloxacin.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈflɑk.səs.ɪn/
British English: /ˈflɒk.səs.ɪn/

Phrases

-oxacin

Frequently Paired Words

-oxacin

Questions

How do you pronounce -floxacin?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈflɑk.səs.ɪn/.
What does -floxacin mean?: Used to form names of generic fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Where does -floxacin come from?: From norfloxacin.

How to pronounce -floxacin

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