How to Pronounce "hypnotic"
word
/hɪpˈnɑtɪk/
hip-NAH-tik
/hɪpnˈɒtɪk/
hip-NOT-ik
Definition
Something hypnotic is so fascinating or calming that it seems to put you in a dreamlike or sleepy state. It can also refer to a medicine used to help people sleep.
IPA Transcription
American English
/hɪpˈnɑtɪk/
British English
/hɪpnˈɒtɪk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
hip-NAH-tik
UK
hip-NOT-ik
Listen in Context
The singer has a hypnotic voice.
The doctor gave him a hypnotic to help him sleep.
The waves made a hypnotic sound.
There’s something hypnotic about watching the campfire.