How to Pronounce "anesthetize"
word
æˈniːs.θə.taɪz
uh-NEES-thuh-tyz
æˈniːs.θə.taɪz
uh-NEES-thuh-tyz
Definition
To give someone or something a drug to prevent pain during medical procedures, making them unable to feel or sense things temporarily.
IPA Transcription
American English
æˈniːs.θə.taɪz
British English
æˈniːs.θə.taɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-NEES-thuh-tyz
UK
uh-NEES-thuh-tyz
Listen in Context
The dentist will anesthetize your tooth before the filling.
Doctors anesthetize patients during surgery so they do not feel pain.
The vet needs to anesthetize the dog before the operation.
It only took a minute to anesthetize my mouth for the procedure.