How to pronounce antipyretic
Say it like an-tih-py-RET-ik. Antipyretic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RET).
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US American/ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk/an-tih-py-RET-ik
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- an
- tih
- py
- RET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antipyretic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does antipyretic mean?
adjective
- That reduces fever.
- A medicine that reduces fever; a febrifuge.
Where does antipyretic come from?
From anti- + pyretic.
Words that rhyme with antipyretic
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Questions about saying antipyretic
How do you pronounce antipyretic?
Say an-tih-py-RET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪpaɪˈrɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antipyretic?
Antipyretic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RET). Broken into parts: an · tih · py · RET · ik.