How to Pronounce "encephalitis"
word
ɛnˌsɛfəˈɫaɪtəs
en-SEF-uh-LY-tus
ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈaɪtɪs
en-SEF-uh-LY-tis
Definition
Encephalitis is a serious medical condition in which the brain becomes inflamed, often caused by a viral infection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɛnˌsɛfəˈɫaɪtəs
British English
ɛnsˌɛfɐlˈaɪtɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
en-SEF-uh-LY-tus
UK
en-SEF-uh-LY-tis
Listen in Context
Encephalitis can be caused by different viruses.
A high fever is a common symptom of encephalitis.
Doctors treat encephalitis in hospitals.
After weeks of headaches, he was finally diagnosed with encephalitis.