How to Pronounce "intoxicated"
word
ɪnˈtɑksəˌkeɪtɪd/, /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪtɪd
in-TOK-suh-kay-tid
ɪntˈɒksɪkˌeɪtɪd
in-TOK-si-kay-tid
Definition
Having consumed alcohol or drugs to the point of losing control over your actions or behavior; can also mean being poisoned by a substance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɪnˈtɑksəˌkeɪtɪd/, /ɪnˈtɑksɪˌkeɪtɪd
British English
ɪntˈɒksɪkˌeɪtɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-TOK-suh-kay-tid
UK
in-TOK-si-kay-tid
Listen in Context
He was intoxicated after drinking too much wine.
The doctor said she was intoxicated by chemicals.
It is illegal to drive while intoxicated.
He got so intoxicated at the party that he couldn't walk straight.