How to pronounce pharma
Say it like FAR-muh. Pharma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pharma
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-muh.
What does pharma mean?
- The pharmaceutical or drug-making sector.“We're investing in pharma and biotech.”
Where does pharma come from?
Clipping of pharmaceutical.
Words that rhyme with pharma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharma.
Questions about saying pharma
How do you pronounce pharma?
Say FAR-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrmə/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharma?
Pharma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · muh.
Is pharma pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɑːmə/ (FAH-muh).