How to Pronounce Painkillers

To pronounce "painkillers", say PAINK-ill-ers — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

PAINK-ill-ers

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💡 Tip for remembering “painkillers”

"painkillers" has 3 syllables: paink-ill-ers. It rhymes with killers and caterpillars, if that helps it stick.

What does painkillers mean?

noun

  1. A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

Synonyms

PK

Words that rhyme with painkillers

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

killerscaterpillarsmillersdistillersdrillersdesillersfillersgillerskobylarzpillarsspillersthrillers

Related words

analgesicanodyneanalgesicsdownersdrugspillssedativestranquilizers

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "painkillers"?▾

"Painkillers" has 3 syllables: paink · ill · ers.

What does "painkillers" mean?▾

Painkillers: A drug that numbs the pain in the body.

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