How to pronounce otitis
Say it like oh-TY-tis. Otitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY).
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- oh
- TY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Otitis 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.
- TYSay 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 otitis
- 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-TY-tis.
What does otitis mean?
- Inflammation of the ear.
Where does otitis come from?
From ot- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with otitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of otitis.
Questions about saying otitis
How do you pronounce otitis?
Say oh-TY-tis. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈtaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /əʊˈtaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in otitis?
Otitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TY). Broken into parts: oh · TY · tis.
Is otitis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əʊˈtaɪtɪs/ (oh-TY-tis).