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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.