To pronounce "encephalitis", say ENC-eph-al-it-is — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
encephalitis
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"encephalitis" has 5 syllables: enc-eph-al-it-is. It rhymes with detritus and situs, if that helps it stick.
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"Encephalitis" has 5 syllables: enc · eph · al · it · is.
Encephalitis: Inflammation of the brain.
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