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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)

ˌæn.ti.haɪ.pərˈtɛn.sɪv/ˌæn.ti.haɪ.pərˈtɛn.sɪv/Slow

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'.