How to Pronounce "diverticulitis"
word
daɪˌvɝːtɪkjəˈlaɪtɪs
dy-VUR-ti-kyuh-LY-tis
daɪvˌɜːtɪkjʊlˈaɪtɪs
dy-vur-ti-KYOO-lY-tis
Definition
Diverticulitis is a medical condition where small pouches in the wall of the colon become inflamed or infected, causing pain and digestive problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
daɪˌvɝːtɪkjəˈlaɪtɪs
British English
daɪvˌɜːtɪkjʊlˈaɪtɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
dy-VUR-ti-kyuh-LY-tis
UK
dy-vur-ti-KYOO-lY-tis
Listen in Context
My grandmother was diagnosed with diverticulitis last year.
People with diverticulitis often need to eat a special diet.
Diverticulitis can cause stomach pain and fever.
After his hospital stay, managing diverticulitis became part of his daily routine.