How to pronounce ophthalmologist
Say it like awf-thul-MOL-uh-jist. Ophthalmologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- awf
- thul
- MOL
- uh
- jist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmologist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- awfGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthalmologist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-thal-MOL-uh-jist.
What does ophthalmologist mean?
- A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.
Where does ophthalmologist come from?
From ophthalmology + -ist.
Words that rhyme with ophthalmologist
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ophthalmologist.
- biologist
- archaeologist
- dermatologist
- sociologist
- meteorologist
- cardiologist
- technologist
- oncologist
- ecologist
- radiologist
Questions about saying ophthalmologist
How do you pronounce ophthalmologist?
Say awf-thul-MOL-uh-jist. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔfθəlˈmɑlədʒɪst/. In British English it is /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmologist?
Ophthalmologist has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: awf · thul · MOL · uh · jist.
Is ophthalmologist 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 /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst/ (of-thal-MOL-uh-jist).