Pronunciation of 'Analgesic'
The word 'analgesic' refers to a type of medication or substance that relieves pain. It is pronounced as /ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.zɪk/ or /ˌæn.əlˈdʒiː.sɪk/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'analgesic' originates from the Greek word 'analgesia,' which means 'without pain' ('an-' meaning 'without' and 'algos' meaning 'pain').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medication or substance used to relieve pain.
Pronounced as 'an-uhl-JEE-zik,' with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'and,' 'uhl' as in 'uh,' 'jee' as in 'jeep,' and 'zik' as in 'sick.'
A medication or substance used to relieve pain.
Pronounced as 'an-uhl-JEE-sik,' with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'and,' 'uhl' as in 'uh,' 'jee' as in 'jeep,' and 'sik' as in 'sick.'