How to pronounce achromatopsia
Say it like UH-krom-uh-top-see-uh. Achromatopsia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UH).
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- UH
- krom
- uh
- top
- see
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Achromatopsia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kromKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- topKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of achromatopsia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: UH-krom-uh-top-see-uh.
What does achromatopsia mean?
- Total color blindness; the total inability to distinguish colors due to the absence of cone cells in the eyes.
Questions about saying achromatopsia
How do you pronounce achromatopsia?
Say UH-krom-uh-top-see-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈəkrɑmətɑpsiə/. In British English it is /ˈəkrɒmətɒpsiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in achromatopsia?
Achromatopsia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UH). Broken into parts: UH · krom · uh · top · see · uh.
Is achromatopsia 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 /ˈəkrɒmətɒpsiə/ (UH-krom-uh-top-see-uh).