How to Pronounce “analgesic”
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- American (US)
- /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/
- British (UK)
- /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/
What “analgesic” means
noun — A drug used to reduce and manage pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “analgesic” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "analgesic" mean?
analgesic (noun): A drug used to reduce and manage pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation.
How do you pronounce "analgesic" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "analgesic", /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "analgesic"?
/ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ in American English, /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "analgesic"?
“analgesic” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ˌæn.l̩ˈd͡ʒiː.zɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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