How to pronounce senioritis
Say it like see-nyer-EYE-tis. Senioritis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EYE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce senioritis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- see
- nyer
- EYE
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Senioritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- EYESay 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 senioritis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: see-nyuh-EYE-tis.
What does senioritis mean?
- A tendency of seniors in high school or college to skip class or slack off due to a desire to move on, or because they have already been accepted by a college and their further academic performance is no longer as relevant.
Where does senioritis come from?
From senior + -itis.
Words that rhyme with senioritis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of senioritis.
Questions about saying senioritis
How do you pronounce senioritis?
Say see-nyer-EYE-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌsinjɚˈaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌsiːnjəˈaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in senioritis?
Senioritis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (EYE). Broken into parts: see · nyer · EYE · tis.
Is senioritis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsiːnjəˈaɪtɪs/ (see-nyuh-EYE-tis).