How to pronounce astigmatism
Say it like uh-STIG-muh-tih-zum. Astigmatism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIG).
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- uh
- STIG
- muh
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astigmatism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of astigmatism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-STIG-muh-tih-zum.
What does astigmatism mean?
- A defect of a lens such that light rays coming from a point do not meet at a focal point so that the image is blurred.
- A disorder of the vision, usually due to a misshapen cornea, such that light does not focus correctly on the retina causing a blurred image.
Questions about saying astigmatism
How do you pronounce astigmatism?
Say uh-STIG-muh-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/. In British English it is /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astigmatism?
Astigmatism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIG). Broken into parts: uh · STIG · muh · tih · zum.
Is astigmatism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/ (uh-STIG-muh-tih-zum).