How to Pronounce Posology

To pronounce "posology", say POS-ol-ogy — 3 syllables, IPA /pə-/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pə-/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “posology”

"posology" has 3 syllables: pos-ol-ogy. It rhymes with nosology, if that helps it stick.

What does posology mean?

noun

  1. The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.
  2. In the works of English philosopher Jeremy Bentham (1748–1832): the study of quantity; mathematics.

Words that rhyme with posology

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nosology

Related words

dosologydosiologypharmacologiapharmacologyposologistpharmacographybiopharmaceuticspharmacy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "posology"?▾

"Posology" has 3 syllables: pos · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "posology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "posology" is /pə-/.

What does "posology" mean?▾

Posology: The study of the dosages of drugs, especially the determination of appropriate dosages.

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