How to pronounce dioptrical
Say it like dy-OP-trih-kul. Dioptrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OP).
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- dy
- OP
- trih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dioptrical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- trihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dioptrical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dy-OP-trih-kul.
What does dioptrical mean?
- Alternative form of dioptric.
Questions about saying dioptrical
How do you pronounce dioptrical?
Say dy-OP-trih-kul. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈɑptrɪkəl/. In British English it is /daɪˈɒptrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dioptrical?
Dioptrical has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OP). Broken into parts: dy · OP · trih · kul.
Is dioptrical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /daɪˈɒptrɪkəl/ (dy-OP-trih-kul).