How to pronounce itis
Say it like EYE-tis. Itis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE).
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- EYE
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Itis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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 itis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: EYE-tis.
What does itis mean?
- A medical condition accompanied by inflammation.
- Food coma.
Where does itis come from?
Back-formation from -itis (“disease characterized by inflammation”).
Questions about saying itis
How do you pronounce itis?
Say EYE-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˈaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˈaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in itis?
Itis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EYE). Broken into parts: EYE · tis.
Is itis 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 /ˈaɪtɪs/ (EYE-tis).