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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «tinnitus/acúfeno» en English — Tinnitus/3-syl/
/ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/
Del latín *tinnītus* (a ringing), from *tinnīre* (to ring). Perception of sound with no external source.
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TIN
- ni - tus
ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Tinnitus?
Tinnitus is pronounced /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ — "TIN-ni-tus" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Tinnitus?
Tinnitus has 3 syllables: TIN-ni-tus. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Tinnitus?
The first syllable — "TIN" — carries primary stress: /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/.
Where does the word Tinnitus come from?
Tinnitus is a Latin loanword — From Latin *tinnītus* (a ringing), from *tinnīre* (to ring). Perception of sound with no external source..
Is Tinnitus pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Tinnitus varies by dialect: AU /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/, UK /tɪˈnaɪ.təs/, US /ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/.
How can I practice pronouncing Tinnitus?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: TIN—NI—TUS. Stress the first syllable loudly.