How to pronounce keratomileusis
Say it like ker-uh-toh-my-LYOO-sis. Keratomileusis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LYOO).
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US American/ˌkɛrətoʊmaɪˈljusɪs/ker-uh-toh-my-LYOO-sis
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- ker
- uh
- toh
- my
- LYOO
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Keratomileusis 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- LYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does keratomileusis mean?
noun
- Improvement of the refractive state of the cornea, performed by cutting a thin hinged flap in the front surface of the eye and lifting it to access the cornea.
Questions about saying keratomileusis
How do you pronounce keratomileusis?
Say ker-uh-toh-my-LYOO-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɛrətoʊmaɪˈljusɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in keratomileusis?
Keratomileusis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (LYOO). Broken into parts: ker · uh · toh · my · LYOO · sis.