How to Pronounce "acetylsalicylic"
word
uh-SEE-tuhl-SAL-ih-SIL-ik
uh-SEE-til-SAL-ih-SIL-ik
Definition
Relating to acetylsalicylic acid, the chemical name for aspirin, which is used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˌsiːtəlˈsælɪˌsɪlɪk
British English
əˌsiːtɪlˈsælɪˌsɪlɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SEE-tuhl-SAL-ih-SIL-ik
UK
uh-SEE-til-SAL-ih-SIL-ik
Listen in Context
A doctor explained that acetylsalicylic acid helps with headaches.
Please check if the medicine contains acetylsalicylic components.
Acetylsalicylic acid is often used as a painkiller.
If you're allergic to acetylsalicylic compounds, avoid taking aspirin.