How to Pronounce "anesthetic"
word
/ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/
an-uhs-THET-ik
/ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/
an-uhs-TET-ik
Definition
A drug or substance used to stop a person from feeling pain, usually during surgery or medical procedures.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌænəsˈθɛtɪk/
British English
/ˌænəsˈtɛtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-uhs-THET-ik
UK
an-uhs-TET-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor gave me an anesthetic before the surgery.
A local anesthetic was used to numb my arm.
The dentist used anesthetic so I would not feel pain.
After the anesthetic wore off, I started to feel some discomfort.