How to pronounce labyrinthitis
Say it like lab-ih-rin-THY-tis. Labyrinthitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY).
- lab
- ih
- rin
- THY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labyrinthitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- labGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- rinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THYSay 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 labyrinthitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lab-ih-rin-THY-tis.
What does labyrinthitis mean?
- Inflammation of the labyrinth of the inner ear.
Where does labyrinthitis come from?
From labyrinth + -itis.
Words that rhyme with labyrinthitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of labyrinthitis.
Questions about saying labyrinthitis
How do you pronounce labyrinthitis?
Say lab-ih-rin-THY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæbɪrɪnˈθaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌlæbɪrɪnˈθaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labyrinthitis?
Labyrinthitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (THY). Broken into parts: lab · ih · rin · THY · tis.
Is labyrinthitis 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 /ˌlæbɪrɪnˈθaɪtɪs/ (lab-ih-rin-THY-tis).