How to pronounce checkitis
Say it like chek-EYE-tus. Checkitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
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- chek
- EYE
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Checkitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- chekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- EYESay 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 checkitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: chek-EYE-tus.
What does checkitis mean?
- The state of nervousness and anxiety and loss of self-confidence that a person whose knowledge or performance is being evaluated or observed may sink into, resulting in tunnel vision, false starts and a high likelihood of serious errors.
Where does checkitis come from?
From check + -itis.
Words that rhyme with checkitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of checkitis.
- arthritis
- hepatitis
- meningitis
- bronchitis
- encephalitis
- osteoarthritis
- gastroenteritis
- gastritis
- gingivitis
- pruritus
Questions about saying checkitis
How do you pronounce checkitis?
Say chek-EYE-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌtʃɛˈkaɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌtʃɛˈkaɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in checkitis?
Checkitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: chek · EYE · tus.
Is checkitis 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 /ˌtʃɛˈkaɪtəs/ (chek-EYE-tus).