How to pronounce bursitis
Say it like bur-SY-tis. Bursitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce bursitis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- bur
- SY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bursitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- burKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 bursitis
- 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: bur-SY-tis.
What does bursitis mean?
- An inflammation of a bursa, most common in the shoulder, elbow or knee
Where does bursitis come from?
From bursa + -itis.
Words that rhyme with bursitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of bursitis.
Questions about saying bursitis
How do you pronounce bursitis?
Say bur-SY-tis. The American pronunciation is /bɝˈsaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /bɜːˈsaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bursitis?
Bursitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: bur · SY · tis.
Is bursitis 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 /bɜːˈsaɪtɪs/ (bur-SY-tis).