How to pronounce lymphadenitis
Say it like lim-fad-uh-NY-tis. Lymphadenitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY).
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- lim
- fad
- uh
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lymphadenitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- limKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fadKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay 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 lymphadenitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lim-fad-uh-NY-tis.
What does lymphadenitis mean?
- The inflammation or swelling of the lymph nodes, often a nonspecific sign of infection but also often benign and of obscure origin.
Where does lymphadenitis come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting New Latin combining forms, from lymph- + adenitis = lymph- + aden- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with lymphadenitis
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Questions about saying lymphadenitis
How do you pronounce lymphadenitis?
Say lim-fad-uh-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /lɪmfædəˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /lɪmfædəˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lymphadenitis?
Lymphadenitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY). Broken into parts: lim · fad · uh · NY · tis.
Is lymphadenitis 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 /lɪmfædəˈnaɪtɪs/ (lim-fad-uh-NY-tis).