How to pronounce phlebitis
Say it like fluh-BY-tis. Phlebitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY).
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- fluh
- BY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlebitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fluhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BYSay 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 phlebitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fluh-BY-tis.
What does phlebitis mean?
- Inflammation of a vein, usually in the legs.
Where does phlebitis come from?
From phleb(o)- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with phlebitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phlebitis.
Questions about saying phlebitis
How do you pronounce phlebitis?
Say fluh-BY-tis. The American pronunciation is /fləˈbaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /fləˈbaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlebitis?
Phlebitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BY). Broken into parts: fluh · BY · tis.
Is phlebitis 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 /fləˈbaɪtɪs/ (fluh-BY-tis).