To pronounce "tranquilliser", say TRANQ-uill-is-er — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
tranquilliser
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TRANQ-uill-is-er
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"tranquilliser" has 4 syllables: tranq-uill-is-er. It rhymes with tranquiliser, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: tranquiliser — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Tranquilliser" has 4 syllables: tranq · uill · is · er.
Tranquilliser: That which tranquillizes or soothes.
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