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pharmacology
Definition:
(nou) the science or study of drugs: their preparation and properties and uses and effects
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌfɑːməˈkɒlədʒi
Examples:
The pharmacology of the drugs is the same.
Synaptic pharmacology is the study of drugs that act on the synapses.
The poisoning and pharmacology are intimately connected.
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Common mistakes of pharmacology pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Many people stress the wrong syllable in "pharmacology." The correct pronunciation is /ˌfɑːr.məˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/ in UK and /ˌfɑr.məˈkɑl.ə.dʒi/ in US. Tip: Focus on the third syllable for the primary stress.
- Omitting syllables: Some may drop the "phar" in "pharmacology," pronouncing it as "makology." This skips the first syllable entirely. Tip: Practice saying "phar" clearly to maintain all syllables.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: The "o" in the second syllable is often mispronounced as a long "o" sound. The correct sound is a short "a" as in "cot." Tip: Listen to native speakers to differentiate the vowel sounds.
- Confusing "g" sounds: The "g" in "pharmacology" should be pronounced as a hard "g" /g/ rather than a soft "j" sound. Tip: Emphasize the "g" to avoid sounding like "pharmaco-luh-gee."
- Rushing pronunciation: Some speakers tend to rush through "pharmacology," making it sound like a jumble of letters. Tip: Slow down and articulate each syllable clearly to improve clarity.