How to pronounce pharmacology
Say it like far-muh-KOL-uh-jee. Pharmacology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL).
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- far
- muh
- KOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmacology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pharmacology
- 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-jee.
What does pharmacology mean?
- The science of drugs, including their origin, composition, pharmacokinetics, therapeutic use, and toxicology.
- The properties and reactions of a given drug, especially with relation to its therapeutic value.
Where does pharmacology come from?
From pharmaco- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with pharmacology
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Questions about saying pharmacology
How do you pronounce pharmacology?
Say far-muh-KOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrməˈkɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmacology?
Pharmacology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KOL). Broken into parts: far · muh · KOL · uh · jee.
Is pharmacology 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 /ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒi/ (fah-muh-KOL-uh-jee).