How to pronounce glossitis
Say it like glo-SY-tis. Glossitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY).
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- glo
- SY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glossitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gloKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SYSay 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 glossitis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: glo-SY-tis.
What does glossitis mean?
- An inflammatory condition of the tongue.
Where does glossitis come from?
From glosso- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with glossitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of glossitis.
Questions about saying glossitis
How do you pronounce glossitis?
Say glo-SY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ɡlɑˈsaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ɡlɒˈsaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glossitis?
Glossitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SY). Broken into parts: glo · SY · tis.
Is glossitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ɡlɒˈsaɪtɪs/ (glo-SY-tis).