How to Pronounce "analgesic"
word
ˌænəɫˈdʒisɪk
an-uhl-JEE-sik
ˌænɐldʒˈiːzɪk
an-uhl-JEE-zik
Definition
A medicine or substance used to reduce or eliminate pain without causing loss of consciousness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌænəɫˈdʒisɪk
British English
ˌænɐldʒˈiːzɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-uhl-JEE-sik
UK
an-uhl-JEE-zik
Listen in Context
If the pain doesn't go away, you could try a different analgesic.
The doctor gave me an analgesic for my headache.
You can buy an analgesic at the pharmacy without a prescription.
This cream works as a topical analgesic for sore muscles.