How to pronounce ophthalmologists
Say it like op-thuh-MOL-uh-jists. Ophthalmologists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- op
- thuh
- MOL
- uh
- jists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmologists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- thuhKeep 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.
- jistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthalmologists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-thuh-MOL-uh-jists.
What does ophthalmologists mean?
- plural of ophthalmologist How to pronounce ophthalmologist
Questions about saying ophthalmologists
How do you pronounce ophthalmologists?
Say op-thuh-MOL-uh-jists. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpθəˈmɑlədʒɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌɒpθəˈmɒlədʒɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmologists?
Ophthalmologists has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: op · thuh · MOL · uh · jists.
Is ophthalmologists 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 /ˌɒpθəˈmɒlədʒɪsts/ (op-thuh-MOL-uh-jists).