How to Pronounce "drowsiness"
word
ˈdɹaʊzinəs
DROW-zee-nuss
dɹˈaʊsɪnəs
drow-SEE-nuss
Definition
A feeling of being sleepy or wanting to fall asleep, often caused by tiredness, medication, or boredom.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaʊzinəs
British English
dɹˈaʊsɪnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DROW-zee-nuss
UK
drow-SEE-nuss
Listen in Context
Some cold medicines can cause drowsiness.
He felt drowsiness after lunch.
Drowsiness can make it hard to focus in class.
The movie was so boring that drowsiness took over halfway through.