How to pronounce ophelimity
Say it like of-uh-LIM-uh-tee. Ophelimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIM).
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- of
- uh
- LIM
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophelimity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ofKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ophelimity
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: of-uh-LIM-uh-tee.
What does ophelimity mean?
- Economic satisfaction.
- The ability to please another.
Words that rhyme with ophelimity
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Questions about saying ophelimity
How do you pronounce ophelimity?
Say of-uh-LIM-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ɑfəˈlɪməti/. In British English it is /ɒfəˈlɪməti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophelimity?
Ophelimity has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIM). Broken into parts: of · uh · LIM · uh · tee.
Is ophelimity 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 /ɒfəˈlɪməti/ (of-uh-LIM-uh-tee).