How to pronounce ophthalmology
Say it like op-thul-MOL-uh-jee. Ophthalmology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL).
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- op
- thul
- MOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmology 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.
- 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthalmology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: of-thul-MOL-uh-jee.
What does ophthalmology mean?
- The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.
Where does ophthalmology come from?
From ophthalmo- + -logy.
Words that rhyme with ophthalmology
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Questions about saying ophthalmology
How do you pronounce ophthalmology?
Say op-thul-MOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpθəlˈmɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmology?
Ophthalmology has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOL). Broken into parts: op · thul · MOL · uh · jee.
Is ophthalmology 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 /ˌɒfθəlˈmɒlədʒi/ (of-thul-MOL-uh-jee).