How to Pronounce Physiological

To pronounce "physiological", say PHYSIOL-og-ic-al — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “physiological”

"physiological" has 4 syllables: physiol-og-ic-al. It rhymes with illogical and ontological, if that helps it stick.

What does physiological mean?

adjective

Of, or relating to physiology.
Relating to the action of a drug when given to a healthy person, as distinguished from its therapeutic action.

Synonyms

physiologic

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Words that rhyme with physiological

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illogical ontological pedagogical psychological theological logical biological ideological sociological pathological mythological chronological

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "physiological"?▾

"Physiological" has 4 syllables: physiol · og · ic · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "physiological"?▾

The IPA transcription of "physiological" is /ˌfɪzi.əˈlɑdʒɪkəl/.

What does "physiological" mean?▾

Physiological: Of, or relating to physiology.

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