How to pronounce iridocyclitis
Say it like EE-rih-doh-sih-kly-tus. Iridocyclitis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE).
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- EE
- rih
- doh
- sih
- kly
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Iridocyclitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klyGive this part a little weight. 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 iridocyclitis
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EE-rih-doh-sih-kly-tus.
What does iridocyclitis mean?
- A type of anterior uveitis.
Where does iridocyclitis come from?
From irido- + cycl- + -itis.
Questions about saying iridocyclitis
How do you pronounce iridocyclitis?
Say EE-rih-doh-sih-kly-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈirɪdoʊsɪˌklaɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˈiːrɪdəʊsɪˌklaɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in iridocyclitis?
Iridocyclitis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EE). Broken into parts: EE · rih · doh · sih · kly · tus.
Is iridocyclitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈiːrɪdəʊsɪˌklaɪtəs/ (EE-rih-doh-sih-kly-tus).