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Identify the correct pronunciation for the underlined syllable in "laryngitis." A) gai B) jai C) lar D) git

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Answer:

Option B, jai

Step-by-step explanation:

When pronouncing the word "laryngitis," though the root phrase for the larynx is "laryng/o-" with a hard-G sound, the combination of this root with the suffix of "-itis" meaning inflammation turns the "gi" middle portion of the word into a soft G sound.

So, with this, that middle segment will sound like "jai," option B, and the entire word will be pronounced as "layr-an-JAI-tuhs."

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