How to pronounce intraocular
Say it like in-truh-OH-kyoo-ler. Intraocular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH).
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- in
- truh
- OH
- kyoo
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Intraocular pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of intraocular
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-truh-OH-kyoo-luh.
What does intraocular mean?
- Inside or within the eye.
Where does intraocular come from?
From intra- + ocular.
Questions about saying intraocular
How do you pronounce intraocular?
Say in-truh-OH-kyoo-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntrəˈoʊkjulɚ/. In British English it is /ˌɪntrəˈəʊkjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in intraocular?
Intraocular has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (OH). Broken into parts: in · truh · OH · kyoo · ler.
Is intraocular pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪntrəˈəʊkjuːlə/ (in-truh-OH-kyoo-luh).