Rheumatism is pronounced ROO-mə-tiz-əm (IPA /ˈruːməˌtɪzəm/). Silent 'h' — start with 'ROO' as in 'room'.
IPA: /ˈruːməˌtɪzəm/
Syllables: ROO · mə · tiz · əm
Common ESL mistake: Learners pronounce 'h' saying 'ruh-hoo-matism'.
Tip: Silent 'h' — start with 'ROO' as in 'room'.