How to Pronounce Skew Deviation
Definition, meaning, and phonetic spelling
Skew Deviation Pronunciation
SKYOO dee-vee-AY-shun
Stressed syllable in ALL CAPS · hyphens separate syllables
Syllable Breakdown
SKYOO dee
vee
AY
stress here
shun
4 syllables
What is Skew Deviation?
A vertical misalignment of the eyes (one eye higher than the other) caused by damage to the brainstem or cerebellum rather than an eye muscle problem. It is a sign of central nervous system disease and differs from strabismus caused by cranial nerve palsies.
Questions About Skew Deviation
How do you pronounce 'skew deviation'?
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Say it like this: SKYOO dee-vee-AY-shun. The first word rhymes with 'blue,' and the second word has the stress on the third syllable (AY). Put them together smoothly, and you've got it right.
Which syllable gets the stress in 'skew deviation'?
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The stress falls on the 'AY' syllable in deviation, making it dee-vee-AY-shun. A common mistake is putting stress on the first syllable (DEE-viation), but that's incorrect. Remember: the AY gets the emphasis.
How do you break 'skew deviation' into syllables?
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Skew is just one syllable: skyoo. Deviation breaks into four syllables: dee-vee-AY-shun. Together it's five syllables total: skyoo / dee-vee-AY-shun.
What does 'skew' mean in this term?
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Skew means 'twisted' or 'tilted to one side.' In this medical term, it describes something that is not straight or even—in this case, a vertical misalignment or slant.
What does 'deviation' mean in 'skew deviation'?
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Deviation means 'a turning away from the normal position' or 'a departure from what is straight.' So deviation refers to how something moves or shifts away from where it should be.
How would you use 'skew deviation' in a simple sentence?
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You might hear: 'The patient presented with skew deviation during the neurological exam.' This sentence simply tells you that the doctor observed this eye misalignment as part of their evaluation.
Are there any common mispronunciations to avoid?
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Yes—don't say 'skoo' (it's skyoo) or 'dev-ee-AY-shun' with the stress in the wrong place. Also avoid saying 'skew de-VY-ay-shun' with the stress on the second syllable of deviation. Remember: SKYOO (like 'blue') and dee-vee-AY-shun (stress on AY).
Is there a shorter way to write or say 'skew deviation'?
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Not commonly. Medical professionals usually use the full term 'skew deviation' rather than an abbreviation, so it's important to learn how to say the whole phrase correctly.
What does 'skew deviation' mean in plain English?
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In everyday language, it means one eye is sitting higher than the other—a vertical misalignment. It's a way to describe a specific kind of eye position that doctors may notice during an exam.