How to pronounce pharmacopoeia
Say it like far-muh-kuh-PEE-uh. Pharmacopoeia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE).
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- far
- muh
- kuh
- PEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmacopoeia 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.
- PEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pharmacopoeia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fah-muh-kuh-PEE-uh.
What does pharmacopoeia mean?
- A text describing medicines and pharmacological substances, especially their use, preparation, and regulation.
- A collection of drugs.
Words that rhyme with pharmacopoeia
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Questions about saying pharmacopoeia
How do you pronounce pharmacopoeia?
Say far-muh-kuh-PEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɑrməkəˈpiə/. In British English it is /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmacopoeia?
Pharmacopoeia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (PEE). Broken into parts: far · muh · kuh · PEE · uh.
Is pharmacopoeia 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 /fɑːməkəˈpiːə/ (fah-muh-kuh-PEE-uh).