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