How to pronounce cellulitis
Say it like sel-yuh-LY-tis. Cellulitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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- sel
- yuh
- LY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cellulitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- selGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LYSay 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 cellulitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: sel-yuu-LY-tis.
What does cellulitis mean?
- An inflammation of subcutaneous or connective tissue caused by a bacterial infection.
Where does cellulitis come from?
Learned borrowing from New Latin cellulitis.
Words that rhyme with cellulitis
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Questions about saying cellulitis
How do you pronounce cellulitis?
Say sel-yuh-LY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsɛljəˈlaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cellulitis?
Cellulitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: sel · yuh · LY · tis.
Is cellulitis 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 /ˌsɛljʊˈlaɪtɪs/ (sel-yuu-LY-tis).