Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

enteritis

/ˌɛn.təˈɹaɪ.təs/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.81 in modern English

Syllables: en-teri-tis
IPA: /ˌɛn.təˈɹaɪ.təs/

9

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.

Countable; Uncountable

Etymology

From enter- + -itis.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: enter
Suffix: itis

Usage

Inflected Forms

enteritides (plural) enteritises (plural)

Derived Forms

coloenteritis gastroenteritis

Rhymes With

titus tinnitus detritus gastroenteritis situs berytus coloenteritis clitus

Questions

How do you pronounce enteritis?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɛn.təˈɹaɪ.təs/.
What does enteritis mean?: Inflammation of the intestines, generally the small intestine, that may lead to diarrhea.
Where does enteritis come from?: From enter- + -itis.

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