How to pronounce hidradenitis
Say it like hy-druh-dih-NY-tis. Hidradenitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY).
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- hy
- druh
- dih
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hidradenitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- druhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 hidradenitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: hy-druh-dih-NY-tis.
What does hidradenitis mean?
- Inflammation of the sweat glands.
Where does hidradenitis come from?
First attested in 1894.
Words that rhyme with hidradenitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hidradenitis.
Questions about saying hidradenitis
How do you pronounce hidradenitis?
Say hy-druh-dih-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /haɪdrədɪˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /haɪdrədɪˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hidradenitis?
Hidradenitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY). Broken into parts: hy · druh · dih · NY · tis.
Is hidradenitis 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 /haɪdrədɪˈnaɪtɪs/ (hy-druh-dih-NY-tis).