How to pronounce analgesic
Say it like an-ul-JEE-zik. Analgesic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE).
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- an
- ul
- JEE
- zik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Analgesic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of analgesic
American and British speakers say analgesic in essentially the same way: /ˌænəlˈdʒizɪk/ in the US and /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: an-ul-JEE-zik.
What does analgesic mean?
- Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)
- Acting to relieve pain; being an analgesic.
- Unable to feel pain.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying analgesic
How do you pronounce analgesic?
Say an-ul-JEE-zik. The American pronunciation is /ˌænəlˈdʒizɪk/. In British English it is /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in analgesic?
Analgesic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JEE). Broken into parts: an · ul · JEE · zik.
Do Americans and Brits say analgesic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌænəlˈdʒizɪk/ and the British form is /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.