How to pronounce blepharitis
Say it like blef-uh-RY-tis. Blepharitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- blef
- uh
- RY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blepharitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- blefKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay 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 blepharitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: blef-uh-RY-tis.
What does blepharitis mean?
- An inflammation of the eyelid.
Words that rhyme with blepharitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of blepharitis.
Questions about saying blepharitis
How do you pronounce blepharitis?
Say blef-uh-RY-tis. The American pronunciation is /blɛfəˈraɪtɪs/. In British English it is /blɛfəˈraɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blepharitis?
Blepharitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: blef · uh · RY · tis.
Is blepharitis 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 /blɛfəˈraɪtɪs/ (blef-uh-RY-tis).