How to pronounce galenical
Say it like guh-LEN-ih-kul. Galenical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- guh
- LEN
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Galenical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of galenical
American and British speakers say galenical in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/ in the US and /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LEN-ih-kul.
What does galenical mean?
- galenic
- A medicinal preparation concocted mostly from herbs or vegetable matter., like those prescribed by Galen; a simple cure.
Words that rhyme with galenical
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Questions about saying galenical
How do you pronounce galenical?
Say guh-LEN-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in galenical?
Galenical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: guh · LEN · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say galenical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlɛnɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.