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