How to Pronounce "sedation"
word
səˈdeɪʃən
suh-DAY-shuhn
sɛdˈeɪʃən
seh-DAY-shuhn
Definition
Sedation is the process of using medication to help someone relax or become calm, often to reduce pain or anxiety during medical procedures. It can make a person sleepy or less aware of what is happening.
IPA Transcription
American English
səˈdeɪʃən
British English
sɛdˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
suh-DAY-shuhn
UK
seh-DAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
The dentist used sedation during my tooth extraction.
Sedation helps patients feel calm during surgery.
Some people feel sleepy after sedation.
For her endoscopy, she was given mild sedation so she wouldn’t feel anxious.