How to Pronounce "anaesthesia"
word
ˌænəsˈθiʒə
an-uhs-THEE-zhuh
ˌænəsθˈiːziə
an-uhs-THEE-zee-uh
Definition
A state in which a person loses feeling and awareness, usually caused by drugs during medical procedures to stop pain. Can be local (just one part of the body) or general (whole body, unconsciousness).
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌænəsˈθiʒə
British English
ˌænəsθˈiːziə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-uhs-THEE-zhuh
UK
an-uhs-THEE-zee-uh
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her anaesthesia before the surgery.
You will receive local anaesthesia for this dental procedure.
General anaesthesia makes you sleep during the operation.
Many people worry about waking up after anaesthesia, but it's very safe nowadays.