How to Pronounce Pharmaceutical

To pronounce "pharmaceutical", say PHARM-ac-eut-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

14

Letters

/ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/

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💡 Tip for remembering “pharmaceutical”

"pharmaceutical" has 5 syllables: pharm-ac-eut-ic-al. It rhymes with cuticle and biopharmaceutical, if that helps it stick.

What does pharmaceutical mean?

noun

  1. A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to pharmacy or pharmacists.

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Words that rhyme with pharmaceutical

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cuticlebiopharmaceutical

Related words

pharmaceuticdrugmakermedicinepharmacistpharmapharmacologicalpharmacologypharmacy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pharmaceutical"?▾

"Pharmaceutical" has 5 syllables: pharm · ac · eut · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "pharmaceutical"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pharmaceutical" is /ˌfɑɹməˈs(j)utɪkl̩/.

What does "pharmaceutical" mean?▾

Pharmaceutical: A pharmaceutical or pharmacological preparation or product; a drug.

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