How to pronounce leucoma
Say it like loo-KOH-muh. Leucoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- loo
- KOH
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leucoma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KOHSay 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 leucoma
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: lyoo-KOH-muh.
What does leucoma mean?
- An opaque area or scar on the cornea of an eye
Words that rhyme with leucoma
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Questions about saying leucoma
How do you pronounce leucoma?
Say loo-KOH-muh. The American pronunciation is /luˈkoʊmə/. In British English it is /ljuːˈkəʊmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leucoma?
Leucoma has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: loo · KOH · muh.
Is leucoma 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 /ljuːˈkəʊmə/ (lyoo-KOH-muh).