How Do You Spell PHRENITIS?

Pronunciation: [fɹɛnˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA)

Phrenitis is a medical term meaning inflammation of the brain. Its spelling bears a resemblance to its pronunciation, which is [fruh-nahy-tis] /frəˈnaɪ tɪs/, as per the International Phonetic Alphabet. The "ph" at the beginning is pronounced like an "f," while the following "r" is silent. The emphasis falls on the second syllable, with a long "i" sound. The final syllable has a short "i" sound followed by a "tis" with the "s" pronounced like a "z." The spelling of phrenitis may seem complex, but it accurately reflects its pronunciation.

PHRENITIS Meaning and Definition

1. 1. Encephalitis. 2. Delirium.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

2. Inflammation of the brain or its membranes; delirium.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PHRENITIS

• ohrenitis
• lhrenitis
• -hrenitis
• 0hrenitis
• pgrenitis
• pbrenitis
• pnrenitis
• pjrenitis
• purenitis
• pyrenitis
• pheenitis
• phdenitis
• phfenitis
• phtenitis
• ph5enitis
• ph4enitis
• phrwnitis
• phrsnitis
• phrdnitis

Etymology of PHRENITIS

The word "phrenitis" has its origins in the Ancient Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "phrḗn", meaning "diaphragm" or "seat of the mind". In ancient Greek medicine, it was believed that the mind resided in the region of the diaphragm. The suffix "-itis" is a common suffix denoting inflammation. Thus, "phrenitis" refers to inflammation or an inflammatory condition affecting the diaphragm or the mind.

Similar spelling word for PHRENITIS

• phrenetic.

Plural form of PHRENITIS is PHRENITES