Pronunciation of 'Anticonvulsant'
The word 'anticonvulsant' refers to a type of medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of epileptic seizures or other convulsions. It is pronounced as /ˌæn.ti.kənˈvʌl.sənt/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against,' and 'convulsant,' derived from 'convulsion,' which refers to involuntary muscle contractions.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medication used to prevent or control seizures in conditions such as epilepsy.
Pronounced as 'AN-ti-kuhn-VUHL-suhnt,' with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'ant,' 'ti' as in 'tee,' 'kuhn' as in 'cuhn,' 'vuhl' as in 'vul,' and 'suhnt' as in 'sunt.'