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pharmaceutical
Definition:
(nou) drug or medicine that is prepared or dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌfɑːməˈsjuːtɪkəl
Examples:
The ultimate aim is the development of new pharmaceutical drugs.
The company specialized in the pharmaceutical industry.
The pharmaceutical industry is the most profitable.
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Common mistakes of pharmaceutical pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "phar-ma-ˈceut-i-cal". The correct stress is on the fourth syllable: "phar-ma-ˌsuː-tɪ-kəl" (US) or "phar-ma-ˌsjuː-tɪ-kəl" (UK). Tip: Focus on the "su" syllable for proper stress.
- Mispronouncing "ph": Some people pronounce "ph" as "f", saying "farmaceutical". In "pharmaceutical", "ph" should sound like "f". The correct pronunciation is /ˌfɑːr.məˈsuː.tɪ.kəl/ (US) or /ˌfɑː.məˈsjuː.tɪ.kəl/ (UK). Tip: Remember that "ph" always sounds like "f" in English.
- Overlooking the "t": A common mistake is to omit the "t" sound in "pharmaceutical", leading to "phar-ma-ˈsuː-i-cal". The "t" is essential and should be pronounced clearly. Tip: Practice saying the word slowly to emphasize the "t".
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some learners mispronounce the vowels, saying "phar-ma-ˈsɪt-i-cal" instead of "phar-ma-ˌsuː-tɪ-kəl". The correct vowel sounds are crucial for clarity. Tip: Listen to native speakers to grasp the correct vowel pronunciation.
- Ignoring syllable separation: Many people blend syllables together, saying "pharmaceutical" as one long sound. It's important to separate the syllables: "phar-ma-ˌsuː-tɪ-kəl" (US) or "phar-ma-ˌsjuː-tɪ-kəl" (UK). Tip: Break the word into parts to improve clarity.