Pronunciation of 'Antihypertensive'
The word 'antihypertensive' refers to medications or treatments used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). It is pronounced as 'æn.ti.haɪ.pərˈtɛn.sɪv' in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'antihypertensive' originates from the combination of 'anti-' (meaning against) and 'hypertensive' (relating to high blood pressure).
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Medications or treatments used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension).
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-hy-per-TEN-siv'. 'AN-tee' with stress on 'AN', 'hy' as in 'high', 'per' as in 'purr', and 'TEN-siv' with stress on 'TEN'.