How to pronounce hepatitis
Say it like hep-uh-TY-tus. Hepatitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- hep
- uh
- TY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hepatitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYSay 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 hepatitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hep-uh-TY-tis.
What does hepatitis mean?
- inflammation of the liver caused by a virus or a toxin
Words that rhyme with hepatitis
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Questions about saying hepatitis
How do you pronounce hepatitis?
Say hep-uh-TY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hepatitis?
Hepatitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: hep · uh · TY · tus.
Is hepatitis 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 /ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtɪs/ (hep-uh-TY-tis).