diff --git a/src/server/monster_scientist.qc b/src/server/monster_scientist.qc
index 9b14eb2..5d14af2 100644
--- a/src/server/monster_scientist.qc
+++ b/src/server/monster_scientist.qc
@@ -212,7 +212,8 @@ monster_scientist::Pain(void)
 		return;
 	}
 
-	Sound_Speak(this, "monster_scientist.pain");
+	if (style != MONSTER_DEAD)
+		Sound_Speak(this, "monster_scientist.pain");
 
 	frame = SCIA_FLINCH + floor(random(0, 6));
 	m_flAnimTime = time + 0.25f;