How to pronounce enteritis
Say it like en-tuh-RY-tus. Enteritis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY).
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- en
- tuh
- RY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Enteritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- enGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of enteritis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: en-tuh-RY-tus.
What does enteritis mean?
- Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.
Where does enteritis come from?
From enter- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with enteritis
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Questions about saying enteritis
How do you pronounce enteritis?
Say en-tuh-RY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛntəˈraɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌɛntəˈraɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in enteritis?
Enteritis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RY). Broken into parts: en · tuh · RY · tus.
Is enteritis 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 /ˌɛntəˈraɪtəs/ (en-tuh-RY-tus).