How to Pronounce "sedate"
word
/sɪˈdeɪt/
si-DAYT
/sɪdˈeɪt/
sid-AYT
Definition
As a verb, to give someone medicine to calm them or make them sleep. As an adjective, calm, quiet, and not excited or energetic.
IPA Transcription
American English
/sɪˈdeɪt/
British English
/sɪdˈeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
si-DAYT
UK
sid-AYT
Listen in Context
The doctor will sedate the patient before surgery.
He spoke in a sedate voice during the meeting.
She lives in a sedate neighborhood.
The vet had to sedate the dog so they could fix its paw.