How to Pronounce Anorectic

To pronounce "anorectic", say AN-or-ect-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ænəˈɹɛktɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “anorectic”

"anorectic" has 4 syllables: an-or-ect-ic.

What does anorectic mean?

noun

  1. A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.
  2. A drug or dietary supplement that reduces the appetite so as to promote weight loss.

adjective

  1. Characterised by a lack of appetite, especially as suffering from anorexia nervosa; anorexic.

    “2005: cultural historians would trace the impact of the drug across a wide spectrum of popular culture, from the Mods of Britain to the new anorectic chic of the fashion world as exemplified by models like Twiggy. — Martin Torgoff, Can't Find My Way Home (Simon & Schuster 2005, p. 160)”

  2. Causing a loss of appetite.

Related words

anorexicanorexigenicthinleancausativeanorectousappetitelessinappetent

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "anorectic"?▾

"Anorectic" has 4 syllables: an · or · ect · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "anorectic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "anorectic" is /ænəˈɹɛktɪk/.

What does "anorectic" mean?▾

Anorectic: A person suffering from anorexia nervosa; an anorexic.

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