How to Pronounce Paregoric

To pronounce "paregoric", say PAR-eg-or-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /pæɹɪˈɡɒɹɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/pæɹɪˈɡɒɹɪk/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paregoric”

"paregoric" has 4 syllables: par-eg-or-ic.

What does paregoric mean?

noun

  1. A painkiller; a medicine which soothes or relieves pain.

adjective

  1. Assuaging or soothing pain.

    “paregoric elixir”

Related words

elixirantalgicpropiramphenomorphanpainkillerantipodagricopiateacetorphine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paregoric"?▾

"Paregoric" has 4 syllables: par · eg · or · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "paregoric"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paregoric" is /pæɹɪˈɡɒɹɪk/.

What does "paregoric" mean?▾

Paregoric: A painkiller; a medicine which soothes or relieves pain.

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