How to Pronounce “bronchitis”
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- British (UK)
- /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/
What “bronchitis” means
noun — An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “bronchitis” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "bronchitis" mean?
bronchitis (noun): An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
Which syllable is stressed in "bronchitis"?
“bronchitis” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /bɹɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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