How to pronounce pleuritis
Say it like pluur-EYE-tus. Pleuritis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE).
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- pluur
- EYE
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pleuritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- EYESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pleuritis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pluur-EYE-tus.
What does pleuritis mean?
- Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleura).
Where does pleuritis come from?
From pleur + itis or borrowed from Latin pleuritis.
Words that rhyme with pleuritis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of pleuritis.
- arthritis
- hepatitis
- meningitis
- bronchitis
- encephalitis
- osteoarthritis
- gastroenteritis
- gastritis
- gingivitis
- pruritus
Questions about saying pleuritis
How do you pronounce pleuritis?
Say pluur-EYE-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˌplʊˈraɪtəs/. In British English it is /ˌplʊˈraɪtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pleuritis?
Pleuritis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EYE). Broken into parts: pluur · EYE · tus.
Is pleuritis 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 /ˌplʊˈraɪtəs/ (pluur-EYE-tus).