How to pronounce urethritis
Say it like yuur-uh-THRY-tis. Urethritis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THRY).
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- yuur
- uh
- THRY
- tis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Urethritis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THRYSay 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 urethritis
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: yoor-rih-THRY-tis.
What does urethritis mean?
- Inflammation of the urethra, a finding possible in many diseases (e.g., STI and non-STI, including UTI) but often in gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Where does urethritis come from?
From urethr- + -itis.
Words that rhyme with urethritis
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Questions about saying urethritis
How do you pronounce urethritis?
Say yuur-uh-THRY-tis. The American pronunciation is /ˌjʊrəˈθraɪtɪs/. In British English it is /ˌjʊərɪˈθraɪtɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in urethritis?
Urethritis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THRY). Broken into parts: yuur · uh · THRY · tis.
Is urethritis 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 /ˌjʊərɪˈθraɪtɪs/ (yoor-rih-THRY-tis).