How to pronounce encephalomyelitis
Say it like en-sef-uh-luh-my-LY-tis. Encephalomyelitis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (LY).
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- en
- sef
- uh
- luh
- my
- LY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Encephalomyelitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sefGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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 encephalomyelitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-sef-uh-luh-my-LY-tis.
What does encephalomyelitis mean?
- Inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
Where does encephalomyelitis come from?
From encephalo- + myelitis.
Words that rhyme with encephalomyelitis
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Questions about saying encephalomyelitis
How do you pronounce encephalomyelitis?
Say en-sef-uh-luh-my-LY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪˈlaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪˈlaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in encephalomyelitis?
Encephalomyelitis has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the sixth one (LY). Broken into parts: en · sef · uh · luh · my · LY · tis.
Is encephalomyelitis 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 /ɛnˌsɛfələˌmaɪˈlaɪtɪs/ (en-sef-uh-luh-my-LY-tis).