English pronunciation · Words Starting with C
Cornea Pronunciation
Cornea is pronounced KAWR-nee-uh, IPA /ˈkɔrniə/.
KAWR-nee-uh
US /ˈkɔrniə/ · UK /ˈkɔːniə/
Syllables: KAWR · nee · uh (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: The clear outer layer at the front of the eye.
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Cornea in a Sentence
- A scratch on the cornea heals within a day or two.
- The surgeon reshapes the cornea with a laser.
- He donated a cornea after his death.
Common Mispronunciations of Cornea
Not kawr-NEE-uh
KAWR is the only strong beat, and the two behind it fade away.
Not KAWR-nuh
Three beats, with a clear nee sitting between the first and the last.
Tip: Corneal, the adjective, leaves the peak exactly where it is: KAWR-nee-uhl.
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