How to pronounce pharmaceutical
Say it like far-muh-SOO-tih-kul. Pharmaceutical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO).
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- far
- muh
- SOO
- tih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmaceutical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- farGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tihKeep 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 pharmaceutical
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fah-muh-SYOO-tih-kul.
What does pharmaceutical mean?
- of or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists“the pharmaceutical industry”
- of or relating to drugs used in medical treatment
- drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
Questions about saying pharmaceutical
How do you pronounce pharmaceutical?
Say far-muh-SOO-tih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrməˈsutɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmaceutical?
Pharmaceutical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO). Broken into parts: far · muh · SOO · tih · kul.
Is pharmaceutical 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 /ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəl/ (fah-muh-SYOO-tih-kul).