How to pronounce pharmacologist
Say it like far-muh-KOL-uh-jist. Pharmacologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- far
- muh
- KOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmacologist 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.
- KOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pharmacologist
- 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-KOL-uh-jist.
What does pharmacologist mean?
- A student of pharmacology; one versed in the science of pharmacology.
Where does pharmacologist come from?
Audio (Southern England): (file)
Words that rhyme with pharmacologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pharmacologist.
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Questions about saying pharmacologist
How do you pronounce pharmacologist?
Say far-muh-KOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrməˈkɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmacologist?
Pharmacologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: far · muh · KOL · uh · jist.
Is pharmacologist 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 /ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒɪst/ (fah-muh-KOL-uh-jist).