How many syllables in physician?

There are 3 syllables in the word physician.

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How to pronounce physician:

Definition of physician:

physician (noun):: a medical doctor; a licensed medical practitioner.; a person trained in the art of healing; a health-care professional (such as a dermatologist, internist, pediatrician, or urologist) who has earned a medical degree, is clinically experienced, and is licensed to practice medicine as usually distinguished from surgery a doctor of medicine or a doctor of osteopathic medicine

Synonyms for physician:

abortionist

allergist

angiologist

doc

doctor

doctor of medicine

doctor-patient relation

dr.

extern

g.p.

gastroenterologist

general practitioner

hakeem

hakim

healer

house physician

houseman

intern

interne

m.d.

medic

medical extern

medical intern

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Antonyms for physician:

healthcare practitioner

healthcare provider

healthcare worker

medical assistant

non-physician

nondoctor

nonmedical professional

nonphysician

patient

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