How to Pronounce "opiates"
word
ˈoʊˌpiəts
OH-pee-its
ˈəʊpɪˌeɪts
OH-pee-ayts
Definition
Opiates are drugs that are made from the opium poppy plant and are used to relieve pain. They include substances like morphine and codeine, which can also cause drowsiness or addiction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊˌpiəts
British English
ˈəʊpɪˌeɪts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-pee-its
UK
OH-pee-ayts
Listen in Context
Doctors sometimes prescribe opiates to help with severe pain.
Opiates like morphine are made from the opium poppy plant.
Too much use of opiates can lead to addiction.
After the surgery, he was given opiates to manage the pain, but only for a short time.