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.