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