How to pronounce exotropia
Say it like EK-soh-troh-pee-uh. Exotropia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- soh
- troh
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Exotropia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sohKeep 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 exotropia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: EK-soh-troh-pee-uh.
What does exotropia mean?
- A form of strabismus in which the eyes deviate outwards.
Questions about saying exotropia
How do you pronounce exotropia?
Say EK-soh-troh-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛksoʊˌtroʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˈɛksəʊˌtrəʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in exotropia?
Exotropia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · soh · troh · pee · uh.
Is exotropia 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 /ˈɛksəʊˌtrəʊpiə/ (EK-soh-troh-pee-uh).