How to pronounce pharmacy
pharmacy
/ˈfɑːrməsi/
3 syllables, stress on the first
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Pharmacy, sound by sound
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /ɑː/as in father | A deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /m/as in man | Lips closed, air through the nose. |
| /ə/as in cup | A short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open. |
| /s/as in see | Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
In a sentence
Is there a pharmacy nearby that's open 24/7?
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce pharmacy?
Pharmacy is pronounced /ˈfɑːrməsi/ in American English.
How many syllables are in pharmacy?
Pharmacy has 3 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in pharmacy?
The first syllable: /ˈfɑːrməsi/.