How to pronounce Rheumatism in English

Rheumatism is pronounced ROO-mə-tiz-əm (IPA /ˈruːməˌtɪzəm/). Silent 'h' — start with 'ROO' as in 'room'.

IPA: /ˈruːməˌtɪzəm/

Syllables: ROO · mə · tiz · əm

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Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce 'h' saying 'ruh-hoo-matism'.

Tip: Silent 'h' — start with 'ROO' as in 'room'.

Short i /ɪ/ vs long ee /iː/

Schwa /ə/, the reduced vowel

The American R

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