How to pronounce posology
Say it like puh-ZOL-uh-jee. Posology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOL).
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- puh
- ZOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posology pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOLSay 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 posology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: poh-SOL-uh-jee.
What does posology mean?
- The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
Words that rhyme with posology
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Questions about saying posology
How do you pronounce posology?
Say puh-ZOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /pəʊˈsɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posology?
Posology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZOL). Broken into parts: puh · ZOL · uh · jee.
Is posology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pəʊˈsɒlədʒi/ (poh-SOL-uh-jee).