How to pronounce hemeralopia
Say it like hem-uh-ruh-LOH-pee-uh. Hemeralopia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH).
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- hem
- uh
- ruh
- LOH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemeralopia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. 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 hemeralopia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: hem-uh-ruh-LOH-pee-uh.
What does hemeralopia mean?
- The inability to see clearly in bright light; day blindness.
Words that rhyme with hemeralopia
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Questions about saying hemeralopia
How do you pronounce hemeralopia?
Say hem-uh-ruh-LOH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛmərəˈloʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˌhɛmərəˈləʊpiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemeralopia?
Hemeralopia has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LOH). Broken into parts: hem · uh · ruh · LOH · pee · uh.
Is hemeralopia 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 /ˌhɛmərəˈləʊpiə/ (hem-uh-ruh-LOH-pee-uh).