How to Pronounce "tranquillizers"
word
ˈtræŋkwɪˌlaɪzərz
TRANG-kwih-LY-zurz
tɹˈænkwɪlˌaɪzəz
tran-KWIL-eye-zuhz
Definition
Medicines that are used to make people feel calm or less anxious, often prescribed for anxiety or sleep problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtræŋkwɪˌlaɪzərz
British English
tɹˈænkwɪlˌaɪzəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TRANG-kwih-LY-zurz
UK
tran-KWIL-eye-zuhz
Listen in Context
The doctor gave her tranquillizers to help her relax.
Some people take tranquillizers before flying.
She needs tranquillizers to deal with her anxiety.
After the accident, he was put on tranquillizers for a few weeks.