How to Pronounce Pulmonary

To pronounce "pulmonary", say PULM-on-ary — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PULM-on-ary

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💡 Tip for remembering “pulmonary”

"pulmonary" has 3 syllables: pulm-on-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does pulmonary mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.

Synonyms

lunglypneumonicpulmonic

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Words that rhyme with pulmonary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

pulmonicpneumoniclungrespiratorypneumoconiosisedemaairwayoedema

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pulmonary"?▾

"Pulmonary" has 3 syllables: pulm · on · ary.

What does "pulmonary" mean?▾

Pulmonary: Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.

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