How to Pronounce "tranquilized"
word
ˈtɹæŋkwəˌɫaɪz
TRAN-kwuh-lyzd
ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzd
TRAN-kwih-lyzd
Definition
Given a drug to make someone or an animal calm or unconscious, usually for medical or safety reasons.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹæŋkwəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈtræŋkwɪlaɪzd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAN-kwuh-lyzd
UK
TRAN-kwih-lyzd
Listen in Context
The vet tranquilized the injured dog before surgery.
The bear was tranquilized and safely moved to a new home.
After being tranquilized, the lion lay quietly on the ground.
They tranquilized the wild elephant to treat its injured leg.