How to Pronounce Tranquilise

To pronounce "tranquilise", say TRANQ-uil-is-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

11

Letters

TRANQ-uil-is-e

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"tranquilise" has 4 syllables: tranq-uil-is-e.

What does tranquilise mean?

verb

  1. To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug.

    “The escaped lion was finally tracked down, tranquilized, and safely returned to the zoo.”

  2. To make (something or someone) tranquil.

Synonyms

appeasecalmpacifycalm downrelaxsedate#Verb

Antonyms

madden

Related words

tranquillizetranquilizesedateanesthetiseanaesthetizestabilisecalmenanaesthetise

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tranquilise"?▾

"Tranquilise" has 4 syllables: tranq · uil · is · e.

What does "tranquilise" mean?▾

Tranquilise: To calm (a person or animal) or put them to sleep using a drug.

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