How do you pronounce tinnitus?

Tinnitus is the perception of ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears without an external source. Although the word is commonly used in medical contexts, its pronunciation is often confusing because the middle syllables can vary slightly between dialects.

Pronunciation in regular alphabet –
US: TIN-uh-tus
UK: TIN-ih-tuhs

Pronunciation in IPA alphabet –
US: /ˈtɪnətəs/
UK: /ˈtɪnɪtəs/

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