How to Pronounce "alcoholic"
word
/ˌæɫkəˈhɑɫɪk/
al-kuh-HAH-lik
/ˌælkəhˈɒlɪk/
al-kuh-HOL-ik
Definition
As an adjective, it describes something that contains alcohol. As a noun, it refers to a person who is addicted to alcohol or drinks it in a harmful way.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌæɫkəˈhɑɫɪk/
British English
/ˌælkəhˈɒlɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-kuh-HAH-lik
UK
al-kuh-HOL-ik
Listen in Context
This beer is alcoholic, so kids cannot drink it.
He is an alcoholic and needs help.
Do you want an alcoholic drink or water?
I’m not drinking tonight, so I’ll just have something non-alcoholic.