How to pronounce adenitis
Say it like ad-uh-NY-tis. Adenitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- ad
- uh
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adenitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- adKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of adenitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ad-uh-NY-tis.
What does adenitis mean?
- Glandular inflammation.
Where does adenitis come from?
From adeno- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with adenitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of adenitis.
Questions about saying adenitis
How do you pronounce adenitis?
Say ad-uh-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adenitis?
Adenitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: ad · uh · NY · tis.
Is adenitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ædəˈnaɪtɪs/ (ad-uh-NY-tis).