How to Pronounce "pleuritic"
word
plʊˈrɪtɪk
pluh-RIT-ik
plʊəˈrɪtɪk
ploor-RIT-ik
Definition
Relating to or caused by pleurisy, which is inflammation of the lining around the lungs, often resulting in sharp chest pain, especially when breathing.
IPA Transcription
American English
plʊˈrɪtɪk
British English
plʊəˈrɪtɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pluh-RIT-ik
UK
ploor-RIT-ik
Listen in Context
The doctor said my chest pain is pleuritic in nature.
He experiences pleuritic pain when he breathes deeply.
The symptoms include pleuritic chest pain and shortness of breath.
"It's a sharp, pleuritic kind of pain," she told the nurse.