How to pronounce bronchitis
Say it like brong-KY-tus. Bronchitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
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- brong
- KY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bronchitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- brongKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KYSay 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 bronchitis
- 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: brong-KY-tis.
What does bronchitis mean?
- An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
- An occurrence of, a case (patient) of, or a type of bronchitis.
Words that rhyme with bronchitis
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Questions about saying bronchitis
How do you pronounce bronchitis?
Say brong-KY-tus. The American pronunciation is /brɑŋˈkaɪtəs/. In British English it is /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bronchitis?
Bronchitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: brong · KY · tus.
Is bronchitis 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 /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ (brong-KY-tis).