How to pronounce blepharospasm
Say it like BLEF-uh-roh-spaz-um. Blepharospasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEF).
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- BLEF
- uh
- roh
- spaz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Blepharospasm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- spazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of blepharospasm
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: BLEF-uh-roh-spaz-um.
What does blepharospasm mean?
- A physiological condition characterized by recurring involuntary twitches or closing of the eyelids.
Where does blepharospasm come from?
From blepharo- + spasm.
Questions about saying blepharospasm
How do you pronounce blepharospasm?
Say BLEF-uh-roh-spaz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈblɛfəroʊˌspæzəm/. In British English it is /ˈblɛfərəʊˌspæzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in blepharospasm?
Blepharospasm has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BLEF). Broken into parts: BLEF · uh · roh · spaz · um.
Is blepharospasm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈblɛfərəʊˌspæzəm/ (BLEF-uh-roh-spaz-um).