Pronunciation of 'Anticonvulsant'
The word 'anticonvulsant' refers to a medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of seizures or convulsions. It is pronounced as 'ˌæn.ti.kənˈvʌl.sənt' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'anticonvulsant' originates from the prefix 'anti-' (meaning against) and 'convulsant' (derived from 'convulsion', which refers to seizures or spasms).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A type of medication used to prevent or treat seizures, often prescribed for epilepsy or other neurological conditions.
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-kuhn-VUL-suhnt', with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'ant', 'ti' as in 'tee', 'kən' as in 'kun', 'vʌl' as in 'vul', and 'sənt' as in 'suhnt'.