How to Pronounce "hepatitis"
word
/ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs/
heh-puh-TY-tuhs
/hˌɛpɐtˈaɪtɪs/
heh-puh-TY-tis
Definition
Hepatitis is a medical condition where the liver becomes inflamed, often caused by viruses, alcohol, or toxins.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌhɛpəˈtaɪtəs/
British English
/hˌɛpɐtˈaɪtɪs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
heh-puh-TY-tuhs
UK
heh-puh-TY-tis
Listen in Context
Hepatitis can make your skin look yellow.
There are many types of hepatitis.
Doctors test blood to find out if you have hepatitis.
My uncle had hepatitis last year, but he's all better now.