Pronunciation of 'Antihypertensive'
The word 'antihypertensive' refers to a class of drugs 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 word originates from the prefix 'anti-' (against), 'hyper-' (excessive), and 'tensive' (related to tension or pressure).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medication or treatment used to reduce high blood pressure.
Pronounced as ‘AN-tee-hy-per-TEN-siv’. ‘An’ as in ‘ant’, ‘tee’ as in ‘tea’, ‘hy’ as in ‘high’, ‘per’ as in ‘purr’, ‘ten’ as in ‘ten’, and ‘siv’ as in ‘give’.