How Do You Spell CLASSITIS?

Pronunciation: [klasˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Classitis is a term used to describe an obsession with prestige and status in the classroom. The word is spelled phonetically as /klæsˈaɪtɪs/. The first syllable, "klas", is pronounced with a short "a" sound as in "cat". The second syllable, "-i-", is pronounced as a short "i" sound as in "kit". The third syllable, "-tis", is pronounced as "tis" with a short "i" sound as in "miss". The stress is on the second syllable, making it more emphasized than the others.