How to pronounce peritonitis
Say it like per-ih-tuh-NY-tis. Peritonitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY).
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US American/ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs/per-ih-tuh-NY-tis
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- per
- ih
- tuh
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Peritonitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NYSay 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.
What does peritonitis mean?
noun
- Inflammation of the peritoneum, especially when caused by an infectious organism introduced into the abdominal cavity.
Where does peritonitis come from?
From peritoneum + -itis.
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Questions about saying peritonitis
How do you pronounce peritonitis?
Say per-ih-tuh-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrɪtəˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in peritonitis?
Peritonitis has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NY). Broken into parts: per · ih · tuh · NY · tis.