How to Pronounce Narcotic

To pronounce "narcotic", say NARC-ot-ic — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

NARC-ot-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “narcotic”

"narcotic" has 3 syllables: narc-ot-ic. It rhymes with erotic and chaotic, if that helps it stick.

What does narcotic mean?

noun

  1. Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.
  2. Any type of numbing drug.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to narcotics.
  2. (pharmaceutical effect) Inducing sleep; causing narcosis.

Words that rhyme with narcotic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

eroticchaoticexoticdespoticneuroticsemioticpsychotichypnoticaquaticidioticroboticsymbiotic

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "narcotic"?▾

"Narcotic" has 3 syllables: narc · ot · ic.

What does "narcotic" mean?▾

Narcotic: Any substance or drug that reduces pain, induces sleep and may alter mood or behaviour; in some contexts, especially in reference to the opiates-and-opioids class, especially in reference to illegal drugs, and often both.

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