How to Pronounce "anesthesia"
word
/ˌænɪsˈθiʒə/
a-nuh-STEE-zhuh
/ˌænɪsˈθiːʒə/
a-nuh-STEE-zhuh
Definition
A medical state in which you cannot feel pain, usually because of a special drug given before surgery or a procedure.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌænɪsˈθiʒə/
British English
/ˌænɪsˈθiːʒə/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
a-nuh-STEE-zhuh
UK
a-nuh-STEE-zhuh
Listen in Context
The dentist gave me anesthesia before fixing my tooth.
She was under anesthesia during the surgery.
Anesthesia makes you feel no pain.
I don’t remember anything from the operation because of the anesthesia.