How to pronounce glioma
Say it like gly-OH-muh. Glioma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- gly
- OH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Glioma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- glyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of glioma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: gly-OH-muh.
What does glioma mean?
- A tumor that arises from glial cells in the brain or spinal cord
Where does glioma come from?
From glia + -oma.
Words that rhyme with glioma
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Questions about saying glioma
How do you pronounce glioma?
Say gly-OH-muh. The American pronunciation is /ɡlaɪˈoʊmə/. In British English it is /ɡlaɪˈəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in glioma?
Glioma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: gly · OH · muh.
Is glioma 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 /ɡlaɪˈəʊmə/ (gly-OH-muh).