How to pronounce uvea
Say it like YOO-vee-uh. Uvea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
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US American/ˈjuviə/YOO-vee-uh
UK British/ˈjuːvɪə/YOO-veer
- YOO
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Uvea pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- veeKeep 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 uvea
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: YOO-veer.
What does uvea mean?
noun
- The middle of the three concentric layers that make up the eye; it is pigmented and vascular, and comprises the choroid, the ciliary body, and the iris.
Questions about saying uvea
How do you pronounce uvea?
Say YOO-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuviə/. In British English it is /ˈjuːvɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in uvea?
Uvea has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · vee · uh.
Is uvea pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈjuːvɪə/ (YOO-veer).