How to Pronounce "medicine"
word
/ˈmɛdəsən/
MED-uh-suhn
/mˈɛdsən/
MED-suhn
Definition
Medicine is a substance used to treat or prevent illness, or the science and practice of caring for people's health. The meaning depends on context: it can mean a drug you take or the medical field in general.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɛdəsən/
British English
/mˈɛdsən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MED-uh-suhn
UK
MED-suhn
Listen in Context
I need medicine for my headache.
She studies medicine at the university.
The doctor gave me some medicine.
Did you remember to take your medicine this morning?