How do you spell Laryngitis?
Correct spelling
laryngitis
Think LARYNX + ITIS: keep the Y from larynx, like pharyngitis
Why is laryngitis spelled this way?
From Greek larynx, voice box. LARYNX + ITIS (inflammation). The y-before-ng pattern mirrors pharyngitis. Inflammation of the larynx causing voice loss.
Common misspellings of laryngitis
laryngituslaringitislarinjitislarengitis
Example
The singer developed laryngitis and had to cancel her concert due to complete voice loss.