How to pronounce symblepharon
Say it like sim-BLEF-uh-rahn. Symblepharon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEF).
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- sim
- BLEF
- uh
- rahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Symblepharon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- simKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- BLEFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of symblepharon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sim-BLEF-uh-ron.
What does symblepharon mean?
- A partial or complete adhesion of the eyelid to the eyeball.
Questions about saying symblepharon
How do you pronounce symblepharon?
Say sim-BLEF-uh-rahn. The American pronunciation is /sɪmˈblɛfərɑn/. In British English it is /sɪmˈblɛfərɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in symblepharon?
Symblepharon has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BLEF). Broken into parts: sim · BLEF · uh · rahn.
Is symblepharon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /sɪmˈblɛfərɒn/ (sim-BLEF-uh-ron).