Pronunciation of 'Antiretroviral'
The word 'antiretroviral' refers to medications used to treat retroviral infections, most commonly HIV. It is pronounced as 'ˌæn.taɪˌrɛ.troʊˈvaɪ.rəl' in American English, with stress on the third syllable.
Word Origin
The word 'antiretroviral' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against,' 'retro-' referring to retroviruses, and 'viral' relating to viruses.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Medications used to treat retroviral infections, particularly HIV.
Pronounced as 'AN-tye-RET-troh-VYE-ruhl,' with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'ant,' 'tye' as in 'tie,' 'ret' as in 'retro,' 'vye' as in 'violin,' and 'ruhl' as in 'rural.'