Pronunciation of 'Antihypertensive'
The word 'Antihypertensive' refers to a type of medication or treatment used to lower high blood pressure (hypertension). Pronunciation in English (en-US) is provided below.
Word Origin
The word 'Antihypertensive' originates from the combination of 'anti-' (against) and 'hypertensive' (relating to high blood pressure). It is derived from Latin and Greek roots.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
A medication or treatment used to lower high blood pressure.
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-hy-per-TEN-siv', with stress on the fourth syllable. 'An' as in 'ant', 'tee' as in 'tea', 'hy' as in 'high', 'per' as in 'purr', 'ten' as in 'ten', 'siv' as in 'sieve'.