How Do You Spell BENNETTITIS?
Pronunciation: [bˌɛnɪtˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
"Bennettitis" is a rare medical term named after the British pathologist, James Risdon Bennett. It refers to the inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling dust, such as in pneumoconiosis. The spelling of "bennettitis" follows the phonetic transcription of /bɛˈnɛt ɪtɪs/, wherein the first syllable is pronounced like "ben-net" with a short "e" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced "eye-tis." This unusual term is used by medical professionals to describe a specific type of lung disease caused by occupational exposure to harmful particles.
