How to pronounce ablepharous
Say it like a-BLUR-fuh-rus. Ablepharous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLUR).
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- a
- BLUR
- fuh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablepharous 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.
- BLURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of ablepharous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: a-BLUR-fuh-rus.
What does ablepharous mean?
- Exhibiting ablepharia; without eyelids.
Where does ablepharous come from?
From ablepharon + -ous.
Questions about saying ablepharous
How do you pronounce ablepharous?
Say a-BLUR-fuh-rus. The American pronunciation is /æˈblɝfərʌs/. In British English it is /æˈblɜːfərʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablepharous?
Ablepharous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLUR). Broken into parts: a · BLUR · fuh · rus.
Is ablepharous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æˈblɜːfərʌs/ (a-BLUR-fuh-rus).