How to pronounce ophthalmic
Say it like of-THAL-mik. Ophthalmic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL).
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- of
- THAL
- mik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmic 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.
- THALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- mikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthalmic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-THAL-mik.
What does ophthalmic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the eyes.“Eyedrops are an ophthalmic solution.”
- Visionary, looking to the future.
Questions about saying ophthalmic
How do you pronounce ophthalmic?
Say of-THAL-mik. The American pronunciation is /ɑfˈθælmɪk/. In British English it is /ɒfˈθælmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmic?
Ophthalmic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL). Broken into parts: of · THAL · mik.
Is ophthalmic 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 /ɒfˈθælmɪk/ (of-THAL-mik).