How to pronounce ophthalmia
Say it like op-THAL-mee-uh. Ophthalmia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL).
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- op
- THAL
- mee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- THALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthalmia
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-THAL-mee-uh.
What does ophthalmia mean?
- Synonym of ophthalmitis (“inflammation of the eye”).
Questions about saying ophthalmia
How do you pronounce ophthalmia?
Say op-THAL-mee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈθælmiə/. In British English it is /ɒfˈθælmiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmia?
Ophthalmia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL). Broken into parts: op · THAL · mee · uh.
Is ophthalmia 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 /ɒfˈθælmiə/ (of-THAL-mee-uh).