Typhoidette is a relatively uncommon word that refers to a mild form of typhoid fever. The spelling of the word can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable is pronounced as "tie" (IPA: taɪ) and the second syllable is pronounced as "foy" (IPA: fɔɪ). The final syllable "dette" is pronounced similar to "debt" (IPA: dɛt). Therefore, the complete pronunciation can be represented as "TAHY-foyd-et." While the word may be unfamiliar to many, it is still a valid term in the medical field for describing a milder form of typhoid fever.
A mild or abortive form of typhoid fever.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.