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