How to pronounce physiological
Say it like fiz-ee-uh-LAH-jih-kul. Physiological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH).
- fiz
- ee
- uh
- LAH
- jih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Physiological pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- jihKeep 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 physiological
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fiz-eer-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does physiological mean?
- Of, or relating to physiology.
- Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.
Where does physiological come from?
Either from physio- + -logical (equivalent to physiology + -ical) or Latin physiologicus + -al.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with physiological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of physiological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- geological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- chronological
Questions about saying physiological
How do you pronounce physiological?
Say fiz-ee-uh-LAH-jih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪziəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in physiological?
Physiological has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LAH). Broken into parts: fiz · ee · uh · LAH · jih · kul.
Is physiological pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌfɪzɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (fiz-eer-LOJ-ih-kul).