word
Medical
arthritis
ar-THRY-tiss
/ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
arthritis
Dictionary meaning
Painful inflammation and stiffness of the joints.
Common mispronunciations
ar-thur-EYE-tisAR-thur-itis
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