Pronunciation of 'Antihypertensive'
The word 'Antihypertensive' refers to medications or treatments used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). It is pronounced as 'ˌæn.ti.haɪ.pərˈtɛn.sɪv' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The term originates from the combination of 'anti-' (against) and 'hypertensive' (relating to high blood pressure).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Refers to medications or treatments used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension).
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-hai-per-TEN-siv', with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'and', 'tee' as in 'tea', 'hai' as in 'high', 'per' as in 'per', 'ten' as in 'ten', and 'siv' as in 'give'.