How to Pronounce "medication"
word
/ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
me-duh-KAY-shuhn
/mˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
me-di-KAY-shuhn
Definition
A medication is a drug or medicine used to treat, control, or prevent illness. It can be a pill, liquid, cream, injection, or another form prescribed by a doctor or bought at a pharmacy.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌmɛdəˈkeɪʃən/
British English
/mˌɛdɪkˈeɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
me-duh-KAY-shuhn
UK
me-di-KAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The doctor gave me medication for my cough.
She takes medication every morning.
This medication helps with pain.
I'm on medication right now, so I can't drink alcohol.