How to pronounce ablephary
Say it like a-BLEF-uh-ree. Ablephary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEF).
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- a
- BLEF
- uh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ablephary 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.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ablephary
American and British speakers say ablephary in essentially the same way: /æˈblɛfəˌri/ in the US and /æˈblɛfəˌriː/ in the UK.
British respelling: a-BLEF-uh-ree.
What does ablephary mean?
- ablepharia
Where does ablephary come from?
From ablepharon + -y.
Questions about saying ablephary
How do you pronounce ablephary?
Say a-BLEF-uh-ree. The American pronunciation is /æˈblɛfəˌri/. In British English it is /æˈblɛfəˌriː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ablephary?
Ablephary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEF). Broken into parts: a · BLEF · uh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say ablephary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æˈblɛfəˌri/ and the British form is /æˈblɛfəˌriː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.