How to pronounce rachitis
Say it like ruh-KY-tis. Rachitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY).
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- ruh
- KY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rachitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KYSay 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 rachitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ruh-KY-tis.
What does rachitis mean?
- Rickets.
- A disease that produces abortion in the flower, seed, or fruit.
Words that rhyme with rachitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rachitis.
Questions about saying rachitis
How do you pronounce rachitis?
Say ruh-KY-tis. The American pronunciation is /rəˈkaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /rəˈkaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rachitis?
Rachitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KY). Broken into parts: ruh · KY · tis.
Is rachitis 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 /rəˈkaɪtɪs/ (ruh-KY-tis).