How to pronounce tympanites
Say it like tim-puh-NY-teez. Tympanites has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY).
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- tim
- puh
- NY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tympanites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- timGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- puhKeep 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tympanites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: tim-puh-NY-teez.
What does tympanites mean?
- A distended abdomen as a result of an accumulation of gas.
Words that rhyme with tympanites
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Questions about saying tympanites
How do you pronounce tympanites?
Say tim-puh-NY-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiz/. In British English it is /ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tympanites?
Tympanites has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NY). Broken into parts: tim · puh · NY · teez.
Is tympanites 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 /ˌtɪmpəˈnaɪtiz/ (tim-puh-NY-teez).