How to pronounce apothecarial
Say it like uh-poth-uh-KER-ee-ul. Apothecarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER).
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- uh
- poth
- uh
- KER
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apothecarial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pothGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apothecarial
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-poth-uh-KAIR-ee-ul.
What does apothecarial mean?
- Characteristic of an apothecary.
Where does apothecarial come from?
From apothecary + -al.
Words that rhyme with apothecarial
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apothecarial.
Questions about saying apothecarial
How do you pronounce apothecarial?
Say uh-poth-uh-KER-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑθəˈkɛriəl/. In British English it is /əˌpɒθəˈkɛəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apothecarial?
Apothecarial has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KER). Broken into parts: uh · poth · uh · KER · ee · ul.
Is apothecarial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˌpɒθəˈkɛəriəl/ (uh-poth-uh-KAIR-ee-ul).