How to pronounce pharmaceuticals
Say it like far-muh-SOO-tih-kulz. Pharmaceuticals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO).
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- far
- muh
- SOO
- tih
- kulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmaceuticals 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.
- kulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pharmaceuticals
- 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-kulz.
What does pharmaceuticals mean?
- plural of pharmaceutical How to pronounce pharmaceutical
Questions about saying pharmaceuticals
How do you pronounce pharmaceuticals?
Say far-muh-SOO-tih-kulz. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrməˈsutɪkəlz/. In British English it is /ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmaceuticals?
Pharmaceuticals has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOO). Broken into parts: far · muh · SOO · tih · kulz.
Is pharmaceuticals 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 /ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəlz/ (fah-muh-SYOO-tih-kulz).