How to Pronounce Analgesic

To pronounce "analgesic", say AN-alg-es-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.sɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.sɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “analgesic”

"analgesic" has 4 syllables: an-alg-es-ic. It rhymes with gneissic and giesecke, if that helps it stick.

What does analgesic mean?

noun

  1. Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

adjective

  1. (pharmaceutical effect) Of or relating to analgesia; anodyne.

Words that rhyme with analgesic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gneissicgieseckegieseke

Related words

painkilleranodynemoderatinganestheticpainproductnonnarcoticantipyretics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "analgesic"?▾

"Analgesic" has 4 syllables: an · alg · es · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "analgesic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "analgesic" is /ˌæn.l̩ˈdʒiː.sɪk/.

What does "analgesic" mean?▾

Analgesic: Any medicine, such as aspirin, that reduces pain, especially without inducing a loss of other sensation. (Contrast anesthetic.)

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