The correct spelling of the medical term for inflammation of the lungs is "pneumonitis," not "pulmonitis." The word "pneumonitis" is spelled with a silent "p" at the beginning, followed by the "n" sound. The "e" is pronounced like "uh" and the "o" like "oh." The stress is on the second syllable, which is pronounced like "mon." The final syllable is pronounced like "ytis," with the stress on the second-to-last syllable. Correct spelling is important in medical terminology to ensure clear communication and accurate diagnosis.
Pneumonitis.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.