How to pronounce ophthalmitis
Say it like of-thal-MY-tis. Ophthalmitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY).
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- of
- thal
- MY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ofGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- MYSay 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 ophthalmitis
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: of-thal-MY-tis.
What does ophthalmitis mean?
- Severe conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva).
Where does ophthalmitis come from?
From ophthalmo- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with ophthalmitis
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Questions about saying ophthalmitis
How do you pronounce ophthalmitis?
Say of-thal-MY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑfθælˈmaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌɒfθælˈmaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmitis?
Ophthalmitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MY). Broken into parts: of · thal · MY · tis.
Is ophthalmitis 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 /ˌɒfθælˈmaɪtɪs/ (of-thal-MY-tis).