How to Pronounce "meningitis"
word
ˌmɛnənˈdʒaɪtəs
men-en-JY-tis
mˌɛnɪndʒˈaɪtɪs
men-in-JY-tis
Definition
A serious medical condition in which the protective layers covering the brain and spinal cord (meninges) become inflamed, usually caused by an infection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌmɛnənˈdʒaɪtəs
British English
mˌɛnɪndʒˈaɪtɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
men-en-JY-tis
UK
men-in-JY-tis
Listen in Context
Meningitis can cause headaches and fever.
Children are at higher risk for meningitis.
Doctors can treat meningitis with medicine.
She was hospitalized last year because of meningitis.