To pronounce "physician", say PHYSIC-ian — 2 syllables, IPA /fəˈzɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
physician
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/fəˈzɪʃən/
🇺🇸 IPA (US)
/fɪzˈɪʃən/
🇬🇧 IPA (UK)
"physician" has 2 syllables: physic-ian. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.
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"Physician" has 2 syllables: physic · ian.
The IPA transcription of "physician" is /fəˈzɪʃən/.
Physician: A practitioner of physic, i.e. a specialist in internal medicine, especially as opposed to a surgeon; a practitioner who treats with medication rather than with surgery.
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