How to Pronounce "pentothal"
word
ˈpɛntəθɑɫ
PEN-tuh-thahl
ˈpɛn.təˌθæl
PEN-tuh-THAL
Definition
Pentothal is a brand name for thiopental sodium, a fast-acting drug used to make patients unconscious before surgery. It is sometimes known as ‘truth serum’ in popular culture, though it does not force honesty.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛntəθɑɫ
British English
ˈpɛn.təˌθæl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEN-tuh-thahl
UK
PEN-tuh-THAL
Listen in Context
The doctor used Pentothal to make the patient sleep before surgery.
Pentothal is an anesthetic medicine.
Many hospitals no longer use Pentothal.
In old movies, you might hear detectives mention Pentothal as a 'truth serum'.