How to pronounce arthritis
Say it like ar-THRY-tus. Arthritis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRY).
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- ar
- THRY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arthritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- THRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of arthritis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ah-THRY-tis.
What does arthritis mean?
- inflammation of a joint or joints
Words that rhyme with arthritis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of arthritis.
Questions about saying arthritis
How do you pronounce arthritis?
Say ar-THRY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ɑrˈθraɪtəs/. In British English it is /ɑːˈθraɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arthritis?
Arthritis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THRY). Broken into parts: ar · THRY · tus.
Is arthritis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ɑːˈθraɪtɪs/ (ah-THRY-tis).