How to pronounce tendonitis
Say it like ten-duh-NY-tis. Tendonitis 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
Tendonitis 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 tendonitis
- 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 tendonitis mean?
- Alternative form of tendinitis.
Where does tendonitis come from?
From tendon + -itis.
Words that rhyme with tendonitis
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Questions about saying tendonitis
How do you pronounce tendonitis?
Say ten-duh-NY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/. In British English it is /tɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tendonitis?
Tendonitis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: ten · duh · NY · tis.
Is tendonitis 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 /tɛndəˈnaɪtɪs/ (ten-duh-NY-tis).