How to Pronounce “meningitis”
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- American (US)
- /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
- British (UK)
- /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/
What “meningitis” means
noun — Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “meningitis” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "meningitis" mean?
meningitis (noun): Inflammation of the meninges, characterized by headache, neck stiffness and photophobia and also fever, chills, vomiting and myalgia.
How do you pronounce "meningitis" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "meningitis", /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "meningitis"?
/ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ in American English, /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "meningitis"?
“meningitis” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˌmɛnɪnˈdʒaɪtɪs/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the third one — so the third syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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