sleeping capsule meaning

UK /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈkæpsuːl/ US /ˈslipɪŋ ˈkæpsəl/ 4 syllables

sleeping capsule (noun): a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule).

Definition of sleeping capsule

  1. a soporific drug in the form of a pill (or tablet or capsule)

    Synonyms: sleeping pill, sleeping tablet, sleeping draught

    Type of: soporific, pill

How to pronounce sleeping capsule

sleeping capsule is pronounced /ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈkæpsuːl/ in British English and /ˈslipɪŋ ˈkæpsəl/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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