How to Pronounce Tinnitus

Learn how to say "tinnitus" with the American Pronunciation Guide ("APG")!
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[@elmerfudd5650]

So from this, I conclude, that my pronunciation is correct

[@sinverguenza8680]

i call it tin-eye-tus but my doctor said it was tin-it-tus

[@SWUploads971]

Your doctor is right

[@shawnd980]

So Im not crazy than

[@evareed6030]

*then

[@mr.speyside5240]

Ok I’m confused.
Teh-nai-tus or teh-neh-itus?

[@Rose-un1qq]

teh-neh-tus. The former suggests that there is inflammation in the ear, which there is not.

[@IIIVI]

I was told by a medical professional that it's pronounced "tinn-it-us"

[@oliverblomfield4932]

truth