How to pronounce metritis
Say it like mee-TRY-tis. Metritis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY).
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- mee
- TRY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- TRYSay 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 metritis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: mee-TRY-tis.
What does metritis mean?
- Inflammation of the uterus.
Where does metritis come from?
From metr- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with metritis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of metritis.
Questions about saying metritis
How do you pronounce metritis?
Say mee-TRY-tis. The American pronunciation is /miˈtraɪtɪs/. In British English it is /miˈtraɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metritis?
Metritis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRY). Broken into parts: mee · TRY · tis.
Is metritis 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 /miˈtraɪtɪs/ (mee-TRY-tis).