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How to Pronounce "narcoleptic"

word

ˌnɑɹ.kəˈlɛp.tɪk
nar-kuh-LEP-tik
nˌɑːkəʊlˈɛptɪk
na-koh-LEP-tik

Definition

Relating to or affected by narcolepsy, a medical condition where a person suddenly falls asleep uncontrollably.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˌnɑɹ.kəˈlɛp.tɪk

British English

nˌɑːkəʊlˈɛptɪk

Simplified Pronunciation

US

nar-kuh-LEP-tik

UK

na-koh-LEP-tik

Listen in Context

He was diagnosed as narcoleptic by his doctor.

A narcoleptic person can fall asleep at any time.

Anna manages her narcoleptic symptoms carefully.

People think being narcoleptic means just getting sleepy, but it’s way more complicated.