How to pronounce gonitis
Say it like go-NY-tis. Gonitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- go
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- goKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- NYSay 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 gonitis
- 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: go-NY-tis.
What does gonitis mean?
- Inflammation of the knee joint.
Words that rhyme with gonitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gonitis.
Questions about saying gonitis
How do you pronounce gonitis?
Say go-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ɡɑˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ɡɒˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonitis?
Gonitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: go · NY · tis.
Is gonitis 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 /ɡɒˈnaɪtɪs/ (go-NY-tis).