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# How to pronounce "hyphenitis" in English

## Pronunciation & Phonetics

- **IPA**: `/hɪfɛnɪtɪs/`
- **Syllable Breakdown**: **hy·phe·ni·tis**
- **Native Audio**: [Listen](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/transcoded/4/4a/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Flame%2C_not_lame-hyphenitis.wav/LL-Q1860_%28eng%29-Flame%2C_not_lame-hyphenitis.wav.mp3)

## Meaning & Usage

### NOUN
- The overuse of hyphens.
  - *Example*: "Writers suffering from hyphenitis produce pages which look very much like a speckled hen."

### Example Sentences
- "Writers suffering from hyphenitis produce pages which look very much like a speckled hen."

## Video Examples

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## How to Pronounce "hyphenitis"

- **Syllables**: hy · phe · ni · tis
- **IPA**: `/hɪfɛnɪtɪs/`
- **Listen for**: the stressed syllable in the pronunciation — notice how the vowel sound is clearly emphasized.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How do you pronounce “hyphenitis”?
“hyphenitis” is pronounced /hɪfɛnɪtɪs/ (hy · phe · ni · tis). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

### How many syllables are in “hyphenitis”?
“hyphenitis” has 4 syllables: hy · phe · ni · tis.

### What does “hyphenitis” mean?
The overuse of hyphens.


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