Pronunciation of 'Anxiolytic'
The word 'Anxiolytic' is pronounced as /ˌæŋksiəˈlɪtɪk/ in English (en-US). It refers to a type of medication or substance that reduces anxiety.
Word Origin
The term 'Anxiolytic' originates from the combination of the Latin word 'anxius' (meaning 'anxious') and the Greek suffix '-lytic' (meaning 'loosening' or 'dissolving').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
An anxiolytic is a medication or substance that helps reduce anxiety.
Pronounced as 'ang-see-oh-LIT-ik'. 'Ang' as in 'angle', 'see' as in 'see', 'oh' as in 'oh', and 'lit' as in 'lit'. Stress is on the third syllable.