Pronunciation of 'Antiretroviral'
The word 'antiretroviral' refers to drugs or treatments used to combat retroviruses, particularly HIV. It is pronounced as /ˌæn.tiˌrɛt.roʊˈvaɪ.rəl/ in American English.
Word Origin
The word 'antiretroviral' originates from the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against,' and 'retroviral,' which pertains to retroviruses, a type of virus that uses reverse transcription in its replication process.
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Refers to drugs or treatments designed to combat retroviruses, especially HIV.
Pronounced as 'AN-tee-ret-roh-VAI-ruhl.' The stress is on the third syllable 'vai.' 'An' as in 'ant,' 'tee' as in 'tea,' 'ret' as in 'retro,' 'roh' as in 'row,' and 'vai' as in 'vial.'