Pronunciation of 'Chemotherapeutic'
The word 'Chemotherapeutic' refers to treatments involving chemical agents to combat diseases, particularly cancer. It is pronounced as /ˌkiːmoʊˌθɛrəˈpjuːtɪk/ in English.
Word Origin
The term originates from the combination of 'chemo-' (from Greek 'khēmeia', meaning 'alchemy' or 'chemistry') and 'therapeutic' (from Greek 'therapeutikos', meaning 'pertaining to healing').
Pronunciation Details
English (United States)
Relating to chemotherapy, the use of chemical substances to treat diseases, especially cancer.
Pronounced as 'kee-moh-ther-uh-PYOO-tik'. 'Kee' as in 'key', 'moh' as in 'mo', 'ther' as in 'thermometer', 'uh' as in 'a', and 'pyoo' as in 'pew', with stress on 'pyoo'.