How to Pronounce "antihistamine"
word
ˌæntiˈhɪstəmən
an-tee-HIS-tuh-muhn
ˌæntɪhˈɪstɐmˌiːn
an-ti-his-TUH-meen
Definition
A medicine used to treat allergy symptoms like sneezing, itching, or runny nose by blocking the effects of histamine in the body.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌæntiˈhɪstəmən
British English
ˌæntɪhˈɪstɐmˌiːn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
an-tee-HIS-tuh-muhn
UK
an-ti-his-TUH-meen
Listen in Context
I took an antihistamine for my allergies.
You can buy an antihistamine at the pharmacy.
Some people feel sleepy after taking an antihistamine.
If your hay fever is bad, an antihistamine might really help.