How to pronounce conjunctiva
Say it like kahn-juhngk-TY-vuh. Conjunctiva has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY).
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- kahn
- juhngk
- TY
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Conjunctiva pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- juhngkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of conjunctiva
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kon-jungk-TY-vuh.
What does conjunctiva mean?
- A clear mucous membrane that lines the inner surface of the eyelid and the exposed surface of the eyeball or sclera.
Where does conjunctiva come from?
From 1540s late Middle English, borrowing from Medieval Latin conjūnctīva (“serving to connect, connective”, feminine), ellipsis of membrāna conjūnctīva (“conjunctive membrane”).
Words that rhyme with conjunctiva
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Questions about saying conjunctiva
How do you pronounce conjunctiva?
Say kahn-juhngk-TY-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑnˌdʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə/. In British English it is /ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in conjunctiva?
Conjunctiva has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TY). Broken into parts: kahn · juhngk · TY · vuh.
Is conjunctiva 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 /ˌkɒndʒʌŋkˈtaɪvə/ (kon-jungk-TY-vuh).