How to Pronounce “antipyretic”
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- American (US)
- /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/
- British (UK)
- /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/
What “antipyretic” means
adjective — That reduces fever.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “antipyretic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "antipyretic" mean?
antipyretic (adjective): That reduces fever.
How do you pronounce "antipyretic" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "antipyretic", /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "antipyretic"?
/ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ in American English, /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "antipyretic"?
“antipyretic” has 5 syllables, and the transcription /ˌæntɪpaɪˈɹɛtɪk/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the fourth one — so the fourth syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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