How to Pronounce "pharmacopoeia"
word
far-muh-PEE-uh
far-muh-kuh-POH-ee-uh
Definition
A pharmacopoeia is an official book or list that describes medicines, their ingredients, how they are prepared, and quality standards. It is used as a reference by pharmacists and doctors to ensure safe and effective medicines.
IPA Transcription
American English
fɑːməkəˈpiːə
British English
fˌɑːmɐkəpˈəʊiə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
far-muh-PEE-uh
UK
far-muh-kuh-POH-ee-uh
Listen in Context
The pharmacopoeia lists all approved medicines.
Doctors refer to the pharmacopoeia for information about drug quality.
The new medicine will be added to the national pharmacopoeia.
Every country updates its pharmacopoeia to keep up with new treatments.