How to pronounce pharmacognosy
Say it like fah-muh-KOG-nuh-sih. Pharmacognosy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOG).
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US American/ˌfɑməˈkɑɡnəsɪ/fah-muh-KOG-nuh-sih
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- fah
- muh
- KOG
- nuh
- sih
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmacognosy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fahGive 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.
- KOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does pharmacognosy mean?
noun
- A branch of pharmacology that studies medical substances that are derived from natural sources, and their recognition.
Where does pharmacognosy come from?
From pharmaco- + -gnosy.
Questions about saying pharmacognosy
How do you pronounce pharmacognosy?
Say fah-muh-KOG-nuh-sih. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑməˈkɑɡnəsɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmacognosy?
Pharmacognosy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOG). Broken into parts: fah · muh · KOG · nuh · sih.