How to pronounce colitis
Say it like kuh-LY-tis. Colitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
VoiceSpeed
US American/kəˈlaɪtɪs/kuh-LY-tis
UK British/kɒˈlaɪtɪs/ko-LY-tis
- kuh
- LY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Colitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep 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 colitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ko-LY-tis.
What does colitis mean?
noun
- inflammation of the colon.
Where does colitis come from?
From col- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with colitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of colitis.
Questions about saying colitis
How do you pronounce colitis?
Say kuh-LY-tis. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /kɒˈlaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in colitis?
Colitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: kuh · LY · tis.
Is colitis 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 /kɒˈlaɪtɪs/ (ko-LY-tis).