How to pronounce meningitis
Say it like men-un-JY-tus. Meningitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY).
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- men
- un
- JY
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Meningitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- menGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- JYSay 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.
American vs British pronunciation of meningitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: men-in-JY-tis.
What does meningitis mean?
- Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.
Words that rhyme with meningitis
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Questions about saying meningitis
How do you pronounce meningitis?
Say men-un-JY-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛnənˈdʒaɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in meningitis?
Meningitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (JY). Broken into parts: men · un · JY · tus.
Is meningitis 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 /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ (men-in-JY-tis).