How to pronounce conjunctivitis
Say it like kun-juhngk-tih-VY-tis. Conjunctivitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VY).
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- kun
- juhngk
- tih
- VY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjunctivitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- juhngkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VYSay 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 conjunctivitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kun-juhngk-tih-VY-tis.
What does conjunctivitis mean?
- An inflammation of the conjunctiva, often due to infection.
Where does conjunctivitis come from?
From conjunctiva + -itis.
Words that rhyme with conjunctivitis
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Questions about saying conjunctivitis
How do you pronounce conjunctivitis?
Say kun-juhngk-tih-VY-tis. The American pronunciation is /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjunctivitis?
Conjunctivitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (VY). Broken into parts: kun · juhngk · tih · VY · tis.
Is conjunctivitis 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 /kənˌdʒʌŋktɪˈvaɪtɪs/ (kun-juhngk-tih-VY-tis).