How to Pronounce "laxative"
word
ˈɫæksətɪv
LAK-suh-tiv
lˈæksətˌɪv
LAK-suh-tiv
Definition
A substance, usually medicine or food, that helps the body get rid of waste by making it easier to have a bowel movement.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫæksətɪv
British English
lˈæksətˌɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAK-suh-tiv
UK
LAK-suh-tiv
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her a laxative to help with her constipation.
You should not take a laxative every day without talking to a doctor.
This tea is a natural laxative.
Some people try a laxative when they feel bloated after a big meal.