How to pronounce cholecystitis
Say it like koh-luh-sih-STY-tis. Cholecystitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STY).
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- koh
- luh
- sih
- STY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cholecystitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- STYSay 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 cholecystitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kol-uh-sih-STY-tis.
What does cholecystitis mean?
- An inflammation of the gall bladder.
Where does cholecystitis come from?
From cholecyst + -itis.
Words that rhyme with cholecystitis
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Questions about saying cholecystitis
How do you pronounce cholecystitis?
Say koh-luh-sih-STY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkoʊləsɪˈstaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌkɒləsɪˈstaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cholecystitis?
Cholecystitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (STY). Broken into parts: koh · luh · sih · STY · tis.
Is cholecystitis 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 /ˌkɒləsɪˈstaɪtɪs/ (kol-uh-sih-STY-tis).