How to Pronounce "apothecary"
word
əˈpɑθəˌkɛɹi
uh-PAH-thuh-kair-ee
ɐpˈɒθɪkəɹi
uh-POTH-ih-kuh-ree
Definition
An apothecary is a historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs, similar to a modern pharmacist. It can also refer to the shop where they worked.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈpɑθəˌkɛɹi
British English
ɐpˈɒθɪkəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-PAH-thuh-kair-ee
UK
uh-POTH-ih-kuh-ree
Listen in Context
The village apothecary made herbal medicines.
She visited the apothecary for some cold medicine.
The old town still has an apothecary shop.
Back in the day, people trusted the apothecary with their health problems.