Pronunciation of 'Anticonvulsant'
The word 'anticonvulsant' refers to a medication used to prevent or reduce the severity of epileptic seizures or other convulsions. It is pronounced as /ˌæn.ti.kənˈvʌl.sənt/ in English (en-US).
Word Origin
The word 'anticonvulsant' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against,' and 'convulsant,' which relates to convulsions.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medication used to prevent or treat seizures or convulsions, commonly prescribed for epilepsy and other neurological disorders.
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-kuhn-VUL-suhnt,' with stress on the third syllable. 'An' as in 'ant,' 'ti' as in 'tee,' 'kuhn' as in 'cuhn,' 'vul' as in 'vull,' and 'suhnt' as in 'sunt.'