How to pronounce mastoiditis
Say it like mas-toy-DY-tus. Mastoiditis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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US American/ˌmæstɔɪˈdaɪtəs/mas-toy-DY-tus
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- mas
- toy
- DY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mastoiditis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- masGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- toyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does mastoiditis mean?
noun
- An inflammation of the mastoid process of the temporal bone.
Where does mastoiditis come from?
From mastoid + -itis.
Words that rhyme with mastoiditis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mastoiditis.
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Questions about saying mastoiditis
How do you pronounce mastoiditis?
Say mas-toy-DY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmæstɔɪˈdaɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mastoiditis?
Mastoiditis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: mas · toy · DY · tus.