How to Pronounce "ipecac"
word
ˈɪpɪˌkæk
IP-ih-kak
ˈaɪpkæk
EYE-pkak
Definition
Ipecac is a medicinal plant whose root is used to make a syrup that causes vomiting. It was commonly used to treat poisoning by making someone vomit up harmful substances.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪpɪˌkæk
British English
ˈaɪpkæk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IP-ih-kak
UK
EYE-pkak
Listen in Context
Ipecac is a plant used in medicine.
Doctors gave ipecac to make him vomit.
Ipecac syrup was used for poisonings in the past.
My grandmother still keeps a bottle of ipecac at home, just in case.