How to pronounce cornea
Say it like KOR-nee-uh. Cornea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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- KOR
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cornea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- neeKeep 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 cornea
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nee-uh.
What does cornea mean?
- The transparent layer making up the outermost front part of the eye, covering the iris, pupil, and anterior chamber.
Where does cornea come from?
From Latin cornea tela (“horny tissue”), from cornu (“horn”).
Questions about saying cornea
How do you pronounce cornea?
Say KOR-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrniə/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cornea?
Cornea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nee · uh.
Is cornea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈkɔːniə/ (KAW-nee-uh).