How to Pronounce Myopia

To pronounce "myopia", say MYOP-ia — 2 syllables, IPA /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “myopia”

"myopia" has 2 syllables: myop-ia. It rhymes with cornucopia and hyperopia, if that helps it stick.

What does myopia mean?

noun

  1. A disorder of the vision where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses their images in front of the retina instead of on it.
  2. A lack of imagination, discernment or long-range perspective in thinking or planning.

Synonyms

nearsightednessshortsightedness

Antonyms

hyperopia

Words that rhyme with myopia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cornucopiahyperopiatropiadinotopiafruitopiacomicopiaethiopiatropeautopia

Related words

nearsightednessshortsightednessshort-sightednessonsethyperopiamyopyfarsightednesspresbyopia

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "myopia"?▾

"Myopia" has 2 syllables: myop · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "myopia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "myopia" is /maɪˈəʊ.pɪ.ə/.

What does "myopia" mean?▾

Myopia: A disorder of the vision where distant objects appear blurred because the eye focuses their images in front of the retina instead of on it.

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