How to pronounce schoolitis
Say it like skoo-LY-tis. Schoolitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY).
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- skoo
- LY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schoolitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- skooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- LYSay 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 schoolitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: skoo-LY-tis.
What does schoolitis mean?
- An aversion to going to school.
Where does schoolitis come from?
From school + -itis.
Words that rhyme with schoolitis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of schoolitis.
Questions about saying schoolitis
How do you pronounce schoolitis?
Say skoo-LY-tis. The American pronunciation is /skuˈlaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /skuːˈlaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schoolitis?
Schoolitis has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LY). Broken into parts: skoo · LY · tis.
Is schoolitis 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 /skuːˈlaɪtɪs/ (skoo-LY-tis).