How to pronounce fovea
Say it like FOH-vee-uh. Fovea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fovea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- veeKeep 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 fovea
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-vee-uh.
What does fovea mean?
- A slight depression or pit in a bone or organ.
- The retinal fovea, or fovea centralis, responsible for sharp central vision.
Where does fovea come from?
From Latin fovea (“ditch, pit”).
Questions about saying fovea
How do you pronounce fovea?
Say FOH-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊviə/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fovea?
Fovea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · vee · uh.
Is fovea 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 /ˈfəʊviə/ (FOH-vee-uh).