How to pronounce laryngitis
Say it like ler-in-JY-tis. Laryngitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY).
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- ler
- in
- JY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laryngitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- JYSay 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 laryngitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lar-in-JY-tis.
What does laryngitis mean?
- An inflammation of the larynx, typically resulting in hoarseness.
Where does laryngitis come from?
Attested since 1822 C.E.
Words that rhyme with laryngitis
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Questions about saying laryngitis
How do you pronounce laryngitis?
Say ler-in-JY-tis. The American pronunciation is /lɛrɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laryngitis?
Laryngitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY). Broken into parts: ler · in · JY · tis.
Is laryngitis 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 /lærɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ (lar-in-JY-tis).