How to Pronounce Digitalis

To pronounce "digitalis", say DIG-it-al-is — 4 syllables, IPA /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “digitalis”

"digitalis" has 4 syllables: dig-it-al-is. It rhymes with callous and malice, if that helps it stick.

What does digitalis mean?

noun

  1. Any plant of the genus Digitalis (herbaceous plants of the Plantaginaceae family, including the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea).
  2. A medical extract of Digitalis purpurea prescribed for heart failure etc.

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Words that rhyme with digitalis

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

callousmalicephalluschalicepalacealicecalluscalicekalisgallusthallusprothallus

Related words

foxglovedigitalinpurpureadigoxindigitoxinlanoxincardiacglycosidefingerhut

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "digitalis"?▾

"Digitalis" has 4 syllables: dig · it · al · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "digitalis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "digitalis" is /dɪdʒɪˈtɑːlɪs/.

What does "digitalis" mean?▾

Digitalis: Any plant of the genus Digitalis (herbaceous plants of the Plantaginaceae family, including the foxglove, Digitalis purpurea).

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