How to pronounce panniculitis
Say it like puh-nik-yuh-LY-tis. Panniculitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LY).
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- puh
- nik
- yuh
- LY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Panniculitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LYSay 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 panniculitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-nik-yuh-LY-tis.
What does panniculitis mean?
- inflammation of the panniculus adiposus, or subcutaneous adipose tissue
Where does panniculitis come from?
From panniculus + -itis.
Words that rhyme with panniculitis
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Questions about saying panniculitis
How do you pronounce panniculitis?
Say puh-nik-yuh-LY-tis. The American pronunciation is /pəˌnɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /pəˌnɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in panniculitis?
Panniculitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LY). Broken into parts: puh · nik · yuh · LY · tis.
Is panniculitis 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 /pəˌnɪkjʊˈlaɪtɪs/ (puh-nik-yuh-LY-tis).