How to Pronounce "cornea"
word
ˈkɔɹniə
KOR-nee-uh
kˈɔːniə
KAW-nee-uh
Definition
The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of your eye and helps focus light so you can see clearly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɔɹniə
British English
kˈɔːniə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KOR-nee-uh
UK
KAW-nee-uh
Listen in Context
The cornea protects the front part of the eye.
Light passes through the cornea to enter the eye.
A damaged cornea can make your vision blurry.
After scratching my cornea, I had to visit an eye doctor.