How to Pronounce "antivirals"
word
ˌæntiˈvaɪɹəɫ
an-tee-VY-rulz
ˌæntɪvˈaɪəɹəlz
an-tih-VY-uh-ruhlz
Definition
Antivirals are medicines or substances that are used to treat infections caused by viruses, helping to slow down or stop the virus from spreading in the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntiˈvaɪɹəɫ
British English
ˌæntɪvˈaɪəɹəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-VY-rulz
UK
an-tih-VY-uh-ruhlz
Listen in Context
Doctors prescribe antivirals to treat the flu.
Some antivirals are taken as pills.
Antivirals help the body fight certain viral infections.
During the outbreak, demand for antivirals skyrocketed.