How to Pronounce Appendicitis

To pronounce "appendicitis", say APP-end-ic-it-is — 5 syllables, IPA /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

appendicitis

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “appendicitis”

"appendicitis" has 5 syllables: app-end-ic-it-is. It rhymes with vitas, if that helps it stick.

What does appendicitis mean?

noun

  1. Inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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Words that rhyme with appendicitis

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vitas

Related words

appendectomyperforativeappyappendixappendagitisperitonitiscolitisinflammopathology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "appendicitis"?▾

"Appendicitis" has 5 syllables: app · end · ic · it · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "appendicitis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "appendicitis" is /əˈpɛnd.ɪ.saɪt.əs/.

What does "appendicitis" mean?▾

Appendicitis: Inflammation of the vermiform appendix

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