How to pronounce corneal
Say it like kor-NEEL. Corneal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEL).
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- kor
- NEEL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corneal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- NEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of corneal
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kaw-NEEL.
What does corneal mean?
- Of or pertaining to the cornea.
Where does corneal come from?
From cornea + -al.
Words that rhyme with corneal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of corneal.
Questions about saying corneal
How do you pronounce corneal?
Say kor-NEEL. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrˈnil/. In British English it is /ˌkɔːˈniːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corneal?
Corneal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEEL). Broken into parts: kor · NEEL.
Is corneal 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 /ˌkɔːˈniːl/ (kaw-NEEL).