How to pronounce rhinitis
Say it like ry-NY-tis. Rhinitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY).
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- ry
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ryKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- 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.
American vs British pronunciation of rhinitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ry-NY-tis.
What does rhinitis mean?
- Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
- cold; common cold.
Where does rhinitis come from?
From rhin- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with rhinitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of rhinitis.
Questions about saying rhinitis
How do you pronounce rhinitis?
Say ry-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /raɪˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /raɪˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinitis?
Rhinitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NY). Broken into parts: ry · NY · tis.
Is rhinitis 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 /raɪˈnaɪtɪs/ (ry-NY-tis).