How to pronounce gingivitis
Say it like jin-jih-VY-tus. Gingivitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY).
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- jin
- jih
- VY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gingivitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- VYSay 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 gingivitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jin-jih-VY-tus.
What does gingivitis mean?
- Inflammation of the gums or gingivae.
Where does gingivitis come from?
From gingiva + -itis.
Words that rhyme with gingivitis
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Questions about saying gingivitis
How do you pronounce gingivitis?
Say jin-jih-VY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gingivitis?
Gingivitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VY). Broken into parts: jin · jih · VY · tus.
Is gingivitis 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 /ˌdʒɪndʒɪˈvaɪtəs/ (jin-jih-VY-tus).