How to Pronounce "narcotic"
word
nɑɹˈkɑtɪk
nar-KAH-tik
nɑːkˈɒtɪk
nah-KOT-ik
Definition
A narcotic is a drug that dulls the senses, relieves pain, and often causes sleep; it is also used to refer to certain illegal drugs that affect the mind and body.
IPA Transcription
American English
nɑɹˈkɑtɪk
British English
nɑːkˈɒtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nar-KAH-tik
UK
nah-KOT-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed a narcotic for the severe pain.
Heroin is considered a dangerous narcotic.
Police found several types of narcotic drugs in the apartment.
After the surgery, she was given a narcotic to help her relax and rest.