How to Pronounce "rheumatism"
word
ˈɹuməˌtɪzəm
ROO-muh-TIZ-um
ɹˈuːmətˌɪzəm
roo-MUH-TIZ-um
Definition
A medical condition causing pain, stiffness, or swelling in the joints or muscles, often lasting a long time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹuməˌtɪzəm
British English
ɹˈuːmətˌɪzəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROO-muh-TIZ-um
UK
roo-MUH-TIZ-um
Listen in Context
Many older people suffer from rheumatism.
He takes medicine for his rheumatism every day.
Cold weather makes her rheumatism worse.
My grandmother always says her knees ache when her rheumatism is acting up.