How to pronounce ablepharon
Say it like a-BLEF-uh-rahn. Ablepharon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEF).
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- a
- BLEF
- uh
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablepharon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- BLEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of ablepharon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: a-BLEF-uh-ron.
What does ablepharon mean?
- ablepharia
Questions about saying ablepharon
How do you pronounce ablepharon?
Say a-BLEF-uh-rahn. The American pronunciation is /æˈblɛfərɑn/. In British English it is /æˈblɛfərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablepharon?
Ablepharon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEF). Broken into parts: a · BLEF · uh · rahn.
Is ablepharon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /æˈblɛfərɒn/ (a-BLEF-uh-ron).