How to Pronounce “rhinitis”
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- American (US)
- /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/
- British (UK)
- /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/
What “rhinitis” means
noun — Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
Pronunciation Notes
The h is silent. The h in the Greek spelling rh- is not pronounced in English, so “rhinitis” begins on a plain /r/.
Where the stress falls. “rhinitis” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ 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 "rhinitis" mean?
rhinitis (noun): Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.
How do you pronounce "rhinitis" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "rhinitis", /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/, 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 "rhinitis"?
/ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ in American English, /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "rhinitis"?
“rhinitis” has 3 syllables, and the transcription /ɹaɪˈnaɪtɪs/ 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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