How to Pronounce "medicating"
word
ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
MED-i-kay-ting
mˈɛdɪkˌeɪtɪŋ
MED-i-kay-ting
Definition
Giving medicine to treat a health problem, often by taking or giving drugs. It can refer to treating oneself or giving medicine to another person or animal.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɛdɪˌkeɪtɪŋ
British English
mˈɛdɪkˌeɪtɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MED-i-kay-ting
UK
MED-i-kay-ting
Listen in Context
She is medicating her dog for an ear infection.
The nurse is medicating the patient now.
He is medicating for his headache.
Many people are medicating themselves instead of visiting a doctor.