How to Pronounce "arthritis"
word
/ɑɹˈθɹaɪtəs/
ar-THRY-dus
/ɑːθɹˈaɪtɪs/
ah-THRY-tis
Definition
Arthritis is a medical condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. It makes movement difficult and can affect people of any age, but is more common in older adults.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɑɹˈθɹaɪtəs/
British English
/ɑːθɹˈaɪtɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ar-THRY-dus
UK
ah-THRY-tis
Listen in Context
My grandmother has arthritis in her knees.
Arthritis makes it hard for some people to walk.
Doctors can help treat arthritis symptoms.
Since developing arthritis, he’s stopped playing tennis.