How to Pronounce “pneumonitis”
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What “pneumonitis” means
noun — Inflammation of the tissue of the lungs.
Pronunciation Notes
The p is silent. Like other Greek pn- borrowings, “pneumonitis” drops the p in English and begins on /n/.
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What does "pneumonitis" mean?
pneumonitis (noun): Inflammation of the tissue of the lungs.
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