How to Pronounce Sedative

To pronounce "sedative", say SED-at-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈsɛdətɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈsɛdətɪv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “sedative”

"sedative" has 4 syllables: sed-at-iv-e.

What does sedative mean?

noun

  1. An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

adjective

  1. (pharmaceutical effect) Calming, soothing, inducing sleep, tranquilizing

Synonyms

sleeping pillsoporifictranquilizeranxiolyticdepressantdownerataracticataraxic

Related words

tranquilizingataracticdepressantataraxicdownersedationtranquilizertranquilliser

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sedative"?▾

"Sedative" has 4 syllables: sed · at · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "sedative"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sedative" is /ˈsɛdətɪv/.

What does "sedative" mean?▾

Sedative: An agent or drug that sedates, having a calming or soothing effect, or inducing sleep.

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