How to pronounce ophthalmoscope
Say it like of-THAL-muh-skohp. Ophthalmoscope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL).
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- of
- THAL
- muh
- skohp
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophthalmoscope 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- skohpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ophthalmoscope
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: of-THAL-muh-skohp.
What does ophthalmoscope mean?
- An instrument for examining the interior of the eye (that is, for ophthalmoscopy).
Where does ophthalmoscope come from?
From ophthalmo- + -scope.
Questions about saying ophthalmoscope
How do you pronounce ophthalmoscope?
Say of-THAL-muh-skohp. The American pronunciation is /ɑfˈθælməˌskoʊp/. In British English it is /ɒfˈθælməˌskəʊp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophthalmoscope?
Ophthalmoscope has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL). Broken into parts: of · THAL · muh · skohp.
Is ophthalmoscope 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 /ɒfˈθælməˌskəʊp/ (of-THAL-muh-skohp).