How to pronounce fasciitis
Say it like fash-ee-EYE-tis. Fasciitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EYE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/fash-ee-EYE-tis
UK British/fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/fash-ee-EYE-tis
- fash
- ee
- EYE
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fasciitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fashKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- EYESay 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 fasciitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fash-ee-EYE-tis.
What does fasciitis mean?
noun
- Inflammation of the fascia.
Where does fasciitis come from?
From fascia + -itis.
Words that rhyme with fasciitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fasciitis.
Questions about saying fasciitis
How do you pronounce fasciitis?
Say fash-ee-EYE-tis. The American pronunciation is /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fasciitis?
Fasciitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EYE). Broken into parts: fash · ee · EYE · tis.
Is fasciitis 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 /fæʃiˈaɪtɪs/ (fash-ee-EYE-tis).