How to Pronounce "tranquilize"
word
ˈtɹæŋkwəˌɫaɪz
TRAN-kwuh-liez
ˈtræŋkwɪlʌɪz
TRAN-kwil-iez
Definition
To make a person or animal calm, often by giving them a drug that relaxes or sedates them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtɹæŋkwəˌɫaɪz
British English
ˈtræŋkwɪlʌɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRAN-kwuh-liez
UK
TRAN-kwil-iez
Listen in Context
The doctor had to tranquilize the dog before surgery.
Sometimes, zookeepers tranquilize animals to move them safely.
He needed to tranquilize the patient to stop his panic attack.
The vet decided to tranquilize the bear before checking its wound.