How to pronounce esotropia
Say it like ES-oh-troh-pee-uh. Esotropia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES).
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- ES
- oh
- troh
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Esotropia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- trohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep 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 esotropia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ES-oh-troh-pee-uh.
What does esotropia mean?
- A form of strabismus in which one or both eyes turn(s) inward.
Questions about saying esotropia
How do you pronounce esotropia?
Say ES-oh-troh-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛsoʊˌtroʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˈɛsəʊˌtrəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in esotropia?
Esotropia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ES). Broken into parts: ES · oh · troh · pee · uh.
Is esotropia 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 /ˈɛsəʊˌtrəʊpiə/ (ES-oh-troh-pee-uh).