How to Pronounce Narcotize

To pronounce "narcotize", say NARC-ot-iz-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈnɑːkə.tʌɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

narcotize

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈnɑːkə.tʌɪz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “narcotize”

"narcotize" has 4 syllables: narc-ot-iz-e. It rhymes with narcotise, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: narcotise — easy to mix up when writing.

What does narcotize mean?

verb

  1. To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug.
  2. To dull the senses of (a person, place etc.).

Words that rhyme with narcotize

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

narcotise

Related words

narcoticizeanesthetizeanesthetisedenarcotizesomnolizeanaesthetizeanesthesizesomniate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "narcotize"?▾

"Narcotize" has 4 syllables: narc · ot · iz · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "narcotize"?▾

The IPA transcription of "narcotize" is /ˈnɑːkə.tʌɪz/.

What does "narcotize" mean?▾

Narcotize: To use a narcotic in order to make (someone) drowsy or insensible; to anesthetize, to drug.

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