How to pronounce apophysitis
Say it like uh-pah-fih-SY-tis. Apophysitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY).
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- uh
- pah
- fih
- SY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apophysitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay 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 apophysitis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-pof-ih-SY-tis.
What does apophysitis mean?
- Inflammation of an apophysis, a bony tubercle.
Where does apophysitis come from?
From apophysis + -itis.
Words that rhyme with apophysitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apophysitis.
Questions about saying apophysitis
How do you pronounce apophysitis?
Say uh-pah-fih-SY-tis. The American pronunciation is /əˌpɑfɪˈsaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /əˌpɒfɪˈsaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apophysitis?
Apophysitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY). Broken into parts: uh · pah · fih · SY · tis.
Is apophysitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əˌpɒfɪˈsaɪtɪs/ (uh-pof-ih-SY-tis).