How to Pronounce "anticoagulant"
word
ˌæn.tiˈkoʊ.æɡ.jə.lənt
an-tee-KOH-ag-yuh-luhnt
ˌæntɪkəʊˈæɡjʊlənt
an-ti-koh-AG-yuh-luhnt
Definition
An anticoagulant is a medicine or substance that helps prevent blood from clotting, used to reduce the risk of dangerous clots in the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæn.tiˈkoʊ.æɡ.jə.lənt
British English
ˌæntɪkəʊˈæɡjʊlənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-KOH-ag-yuh-luhnt
UK
an-ti-koh-AG-yuh-luhnt
Listen in Context
The doctor prescribed an anticoagulant after the surgery.
People with certain heart problems may need to take anticoagulants every day.
He is allergic to that anticoagulant.
I've been on anticoagulants ever since my blood clot last year.