How to pronounce keratoconus
Say it like ker-uh-tuh-KOH-nus. Keratoconus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH).
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US American/ˌkɛrətəˈkoʊnəs/ker-uh-tuh-KOH-nus
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- ker
- uh
- tuh
- KOH
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratoconus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kerGive 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does keratoconus mean?
noun
- A degenerative noninflammatory disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal even curve.
Where does keratoconus come from?
From kerato- + Latin conus.
Words that rhyme with keratoconus
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Questions about saying keratoconus
How do you pronounce keratoconus?
Say ker-uh-tuh-KOH-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrətəˈkoʊnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratoconus?
Keratoconus has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOH). Broken into parts: ker · uh · tuh · KOH · nus.