How to pronounce digitalis
Say it like dih-jih-TAL-is. Digitalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL).
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- dih
- jih
- TAL
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Digitalis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of digitalis
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: dih-jih-TAH-lis.
What does digitalis mean?
- Any plant of the genus Digitalis (herbaceous plants of the Plantaginaceae family, including the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea).
- A medical extract of Digitalis purpurea prescribed for heart failure etc.
Where does digitalis come from?
Modern Latin, from Latin digitālis (“of the fingers”) (named in reference to the German common name for the plant, Fingerhut (“thimble”)).
Words that rhyme with digitalis
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Questions about saying digitalis
How do you pronounce digitalis?
Say dih-jih-TAL-is. The American pronunciation is /dɪdʒɪˈtælɪs/. In British English it is /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in digitalis?
Digitalis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAL). Broken into parts: dih · jih · TAL · is.
Is digitalis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/ (dih-jih-TAH-lis).