How to Pronounce Anaesthetic

To pronounce "anaesthetic", say AN-aesth-et-ic — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

AN-aesth-et-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “anaesthetic”

"anaesthetic" has 4 syllables: an-aesth-et-ic. It rhymes with synaesthetic, if that helps it stick.

What does anaesthetic mean?

noun

  1. A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

adjective

  1. Causing anesthesia; reducing pain sensitivity.
  2. Insensate: unable to feel, or unconscious.

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Words that rhyme with anaesthetic

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synaesthetic

Related words

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How many syllables are in "anaesthetic"?▾

"Anaesthetic" has 4 syllables: an · aesth · et · ic.

What does "anaesthetic" mean?▾

Anaesthetic: A substance administered to reduce the perception of pain or to induce numbness for surgery and may render the recipient unconscious.

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