How to pronounce pharmacological
Say it like far-muh-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul. Pharmacological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ).
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- far
- muh
- kuh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmacological 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.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- 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 pharmacological
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fah-muh-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does pharmacological mean?
- Of or having to do with pharmacology.
Where does pharmacological come from?
From pharmacology + -ical.
Words that rhyme with pharmacological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharmacological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
Questions about saying pharmacological
How do you pronounce pharmacological?
Say far-muh-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrməkəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmacological?
Pharmacological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOJ). Broken into parts: far · muh · kuh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is pharmacological 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 /ˌfɑːməkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (fah-muh-kuh-LOJ-ih-kul).