How to Pronounce "alcoholics"
word
ˌæɫkəˈhɑɫɪks
al-kuh-HAW-liks
ˌælkəhˈɒlɪks
al-kuh-HOL-iks
Definition
People who cannot control their drinking and are dependent on alcohol. The word is usually used to describe someone with an alcohol addiction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæɫkəˈhɑɫɪks
British English
ˌælkəhˈɒlɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
al-kuh-HAW-liks
UK
al-kuh-HOL-iks
Listen in Context
There are support groups for alcoholics in many cities.
Some alcoholics find it hard to stop drinking.
The clinic helps alcoholics recover from addiction.
Many alcoholics don't realize how serious their problem is until it affects their family.