Como Pronunciar "opiate"
word
ˈoʊˌpiət
OH-pee-it
ˈəʊpi.ət
OH-pee-ut
Definição
A drug that comes from opium or is chemically similar to it, often used for pain relief or to make people feel sleepy. Sometimes used more generally to describe something that dulls the senses or causes people to ignore problems.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈoʊˌpiət
Inglês Britânico
ˈəʊpi.ət
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
OH-pee-it
UK
OH-pee-ut
Ouça em Contexto
Doctors sometimes prescribe opiates to treat severe pain.
Morphine is a well-known opiate used in hospitals.
Taking too many opiates can be dangerous.
For centuries, people have relied on opiates for pain relief, but addiction is a serious risk.