How to Pronounce "pacifier"
word
ˈpæsəˌfaɪɝ
PASS-uh-fy-er
pˈæsɪfˌaɪə
PASS-if-eye-uh
Definition
A small object made of rubber or plastic that babies suck on to comfort themselves instead of sucking on a thumb or bottle.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæsəˌfaɪɝ
British English
pˈæsɪfˌaɪə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PASS-uh-fy-er
UK
PASS-if-eye-uh
Listen in Context
The baby will not sleep without his pacifier.
She dropped her pacifier on the floor.
Can you pass me the pacifier, please?
We forgot to bring a spare pacifier on the trip and the baby was upset.