How to Pronounce Sclera
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Sclera Pronunciation
SKLER-ah
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SKLER
stress here
ah
2 syllables
What is Sclera?
The tough, white outer coat of the eyeball that maintains the eye's shape and provides attachment points for the muscles that move the eye; commonly called the "white of the eye."
Questions About Sclera
How do you pronounce the word 'sclera'?
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Sclera is pronounced SKLER-ah. The first syllable rhymes with 'clear,' and the second syllable sounds like 'uh.' Say it like you're saying 'SKLAIR' + 'uh' quickly together.
Which syllable in 'sclera' gets the stress or emphasis?
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The first syllable gets the stress: SKLER-ah, not skler-AH. A common mistake is putting the emphasis on the second syllable, but you should stress the 'SKLER' part more loudly and clearly.
How do you break 'sclera' into syllables?
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Sclera breaks into two syllables: SKLER-ah. There are no hidden syllables—it's a short, straightforward two-part word.
What does 'sclera' mean in everyday words?
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Sclera is the medical term for the white part of your eye. When someone talks about the 'white of the eye,' they're referring to the sclera.
Where does the word 'sclera' come from?
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Sclera comes from ancient Greek and means 'hard' or 'hardened.' This makes sense because the sclera is tough and firm—it's the strong outer layer that protects the eye.
What other medical words share the same root as 'sclera'?
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Several words share the Greek root 'scler-' meaning hard: sclerosis (hardening of tissue), sclerotic (relating to hardness), and scleroderma (a condition affecting skin hardness). All of these words describe something that is hard or becomes hardened.
Is there an adjective form of the word 'sclera'?
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Yes, the adjective form is 'scleral,' pronounced SKLER-ul. You might hear doctors say 'scleral tissue' or 'scleral surface' when describing things related to the sclera.
Can you use 'sclera' in a sentence?
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Here's an example: 'The sclera makes up most of the eye's outer surface and gives the eye its white appearance.' This shows how the word is used to describe an actual body part.