How to pronounce oophoritis
Say it like oh-of-uh-RY-tis. Oophoritis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RY).
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- oh
- of
- uh
- RY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oophoritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay 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 oophoritis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: oh-of-uh-RY-tis.
What does oophoritis mean?
- inflammation of the ovaries.
Where does oophoritis come from?
By surface analysis, oophor- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with oophoritis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oophoritis.
Questions about saying oophoritis
How do you pronounce oophoritis?
Say oh-of-uh-RY-tis. The American pronunciation is /oʊˌɑfəˈraɪtɪs/. In British English it is /əʊˌɒfəˈraɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oophoritis?
Oophoritis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (RY). Broken into parts: oh · of · uh · RY · tis.
Is oophoritis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /əʊˌɒfəˈraɪtɪs/ (oh-of-uh-RY-tis).