How to Pronounce Anodyne

To pronounce "anodyne", say AN-odyn-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “anodyne”

"anodyne" has 3 syllables: an-odyn-e. It rhymes with sanidine, if that helps it stick.

What does anodyne mean?

noun

  1. Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain
  2. A source of relaxation or comfort

adjective

  1. (pharmaceutical effect) capable of soothing or eliminating pain
  2. Soothing or relaxing

    “Classical music is rather anodyne.”

Synonyms

blandinoffensivenoncontentious

Words that rhyme with anodyne

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sanidine

Related words

analgesicpainkilleranalgeticmoderatingblandinsignificantbenigninconspicuous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anodyne"?▾

"Anodyne" has 3 syllables: an · odyn · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "anodyne"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anodyne" is /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/.

What does "anodyne" mean?▾

Anodyne: Any medicine or other agent that relieves pain

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