Pronunciation: [tˈe͡ɪzd] (IPA) 
The word "tased" is spelled with a "sed" ending, despite the fact that it is pronounced with a "zd" sound at the end. This is because the "s" in "tase" represents a voiceless "s" sound, while the "d" at the end of the word represents a voiced "d" sound. When these two sounds are combined, they create a "zd" sound that is pronounced as one syllable. The IPA phonetic transcription of "tased" is /teɪzd/.
The word "tased" is an informal verb derived from the noun "Taser." To "tase" someone is the act of using a Taser, a brand of conducted electrical weapon, on an individual to apply an electric shock. With an origin in the early 1970s, the Taser was developed as a non-lethal alternative to firearms for law enforcement and security personnel. It functions by transmitting electrical pulses into the body through two prongs that attach to the target's clothing or skin.
When someone is "tased," it refers to the action of subjecting them to a Taser's electric shock. The effects of being tased typically involve temporary incapacitation and pain, as the electric pulses temporarily override the body's control by stimulating the nerves and muscles. In most instances, the shock causes the target to lose voluntary muscle control, thus immobilizing them temporarily. Often, individuals who are tased sustain no long-term physical harm, but the experience can be disorienting and highly uncomfortable.
The act of being tased is often employed by law enforcement officers as a form of non-lethal force to subdue a potentially dangerous or uncooperative individual. It can also be used as a self-defense mechanism for personal protection. However, due to the potential for abuse or misuse, the use of tasers is regulated and governed by laws and policies that vary between jurisdictions.
The term "tased" is derived from the trademarked name "TASER". TASER is an acronym that stands for "Thomas A. Swift's Electric Rifle", named after a fictional character from a series of adventure novels by Victor Appleton. The TASER device was invented by Jack Cover in the 1970s, and it gained popularity as a non-lethal electroshock weapon used by law enforcement agencies. Over time, "TASER" became a genericized term to refer to any electroshock weapon, and "tased" emerged as a common verb to describe the action of using a TASER or similar device.
