How to pronounce nyctalopia
Say it like nik-tuh-LOH-pee-uh. Nyctalopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- nik
- tuh
- LOH
- pee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nyctalopia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nikGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep 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 nyctalopia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nik-tuh-LOH-pih-uh.
What does nyctalopia mean?
- The inability to see clearly in dim light; night blindness
Words that rhyme with nyctalopia
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Questions about saying nyctalopia
How do you pronounce nyctalopia?
Say nik-tuh-LOH-pee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɪktəˈloʊpiə/. In British English it is /ˌnɪktəˈləʊpɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nyctalopia?
Nyctalopia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: nik · tuh · LOH · pee · uh.
Is nyctalopia 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 /ˌnɪktəˈləʊpɪə/ (nik-tuh-LOH-pih-uh).