How to Pronounce "narcotics"
word
/nɑɹˈkɑtɪks/
nar-KAH-tiks
/nɑːkˈɒtɪks/
nah-KO-tiks
Definition
Drugs that affect the mind and body, especially those that are illegal and can cause addiction or drowsiness. The term often refers to substances like opiates.
IPA Transcription
American English
/nɑɹˈkɑtɪks/
British English
/nɑːkˈɒtɪks/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nar-KAH-tiks
UK
nah-KO-tiks
Listen in Context
The police found narcotics in the car.
Doctors sometimes use narcotics to stop pain.
Selling narcotics is illegal in most countries.
He was arrested last night for carrying narcotics.