How to Pronounce "barbiturates"
word
bɑɹˈbɪtʃɝəts
bar-BICH-uh-ruhts
bɑːbˈɪtʃɔːɹəts
bah-BICH-aw-ruhts
Definition
Barbiturates are a group of drugs used as sedatives and sleeping pills, which can also be dangerous if taken in large amounts or misused.
IPA Transcription
American English
bɑɹˈbɪtʃɝəts
British English
bɑːbˈɪtʃɔːɹəts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
bar-BICH-uh-ruhts
UK
bah-BICH-aw-ruhts
Listen in Context
Barbiturates were once used to help people sleep.
Taking too many barbiturates can be very dangerous.
Doctors rarely prescribe barbiturates nowadays.
She accidentally overdosed on barbiturates during treatment.