How to pronounce narcotics
Say it like nar-KAH-tiks. Narcotics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH).
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- nar
- KAH
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narcotics pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of narcotics
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: nah-KOT-iks.
What does narcotics mean?
- plural of narcotic How to pronounce narcotic
- Pertaining to illicit drugs, especially psychoactive ones.
Where does narcotics come from?
From narcotic + -s.
Words that rhyme with narcotics
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Questions about saying narcotics
How do you pronounce narcotics?
Say nar-KAH-tiks. The American pronunciation is /nɑrˈkɑtɪks/. In British English it is /nɑːˈkɒtɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narcotics?
Narcotics has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAH). Broken into parts: nar · KAH · tiks.
Is narcotics pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /nɑːˈkɒtɪks/ (nah-KOT-iks).