How to pronounce corneas
Say it like KOR-nee-uz. Corneas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR).
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US American/ˈkɔrniəz/KOR-nee-uz
UK British/ˈkɔːniəz/KAW-nee-uz
- KOR
- nee
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Corneas 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of corneas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAW-nee-uz.
What does corneas mean?
noun
- plural of cornea How to pronounce cornea
Questions about saying corneas
How do you pronounce corneas?
Say KOR-nee-uz. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɔrniəz/. In British English it is /ˈkɔːniəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in corneas?
Corneas has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOR). Broken into parts: KOR · nee · uz.
Is corneas 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 /ˈkɔːniəz/ (KAW-nee-uz).