How to pronounce tinea
Say it like TIN-ee-uh. Tinea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN).
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- TIN
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tinea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tinea
American and British speakers say tinea in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪniə/ in the US and /ˈtɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIN-ee-uh.
What does tinea mean?
- A fungal infection of the skin, known generally as ringworm.
Where does tinea come from?
From Latin tinea (“moth; bookworm”).
Words that rhyme with tinea
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tinea.
Questions about saying tinea
How do you pronounce tinea?
Say TIN-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪniə/. In British English it is /ˈtɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tinea?
Tinea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIN). Broken into parts: TIN · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say tinea the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪniə/ and the British form is /ˈtɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.