Amaze your friends with your new-found knowledge! It sounds like “glaw-KOH-muh.”
While these informal variants are commonly used in everyday conversations, it is still important to understand and recognize the formal pronunciation when communicating in professional or medical settings. Knowing how to say “glaucoma” correctly can be helpful when discussing the condition or seeking medical assistance.
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– If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss. Read more
There are many diverse influences on the way that English is used across the world today.
It should be pronounced like the word “co” with a long “o” sound, like in “go.”
The second syllable “KOH” naturally follows the stressed syllable and should be pronounced smoothly.
Guide: How to Say Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a common eye condition that can cause vision loss and blindness if left untreated.
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Pronunciations of the word 'glaucoma'
British English: glɔːkoʊməAmerican English: glaʊkoʊmə
Example sentences including 'glaucoma'
If glaucoma is treated early it is possible to prevent blindness in nearly all cases.
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Pronunciations of 'glaucoma'
American English: glaʊkoʊməBritish English: glɔːkoʊmə, US glaʊ-
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Sell and cell sound the same but mean very different things. It sounds more like “glaw-KO-muh” with less stress on the “KOH” part.
[gluh-KOH-muh]: This variant softens the “aw” sound in the first syllable, making it sound more like “gluh” as in “glue.” The second syllable remains the same.
[glaw-KOH-muh]: Another informal variant that stresses the first syllable but shortens the “aw” sound and puts more emphasis on the “KOH” part.
Conclusion
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Tips and Examples:
Here are some tips to help you become more comfortable with saying “glaucoma” correctly:
Practice enunciating each syllable of “glaucoma” separately.
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