How to pronounce pharmacy
Say it like FAR-muh-see. Pharmacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR).
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- FAR
- muh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pharmacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pharmacy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAH-muh-see.
What does pharmacy mean?
- the art and science of preparing and dispensing drugs and medicines,
- a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold
Questions about saying pharmacy
How do you pronounce pharmacy?
Say FAR-muh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑrməsi/. In British English it is /ˈfɑːməsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pharmacy?
Pharmacy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAR). Broken into parts: FAR · muh · see.
Is pharmacy 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 /ˈfɑːməsi/ (FAH-muh-see).