How to pronounce tendinitis
Say it like ten-duh-NY-tis. Tendinitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- ten
- duh
- NY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tendinitis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 tendinitis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ten-duh-NY-tis.
What does tendinitis mean?
- Inflammation of a tendon.
Words that rhyme with tendinitis
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Questions about saying tendinitis
How do you pronounce tendinitis?
Say ten-duh-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendinitis?
Tendinitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: ten · duh · NY · tis.
Is tendinitis 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 /ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/ (ten-duh-NY-tis).