How to pronounce opsimathy
Say it like ahp-SIM-uh-thee. Opsimathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM).
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- ahp
- SIM
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opsimathy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahpKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of opsimathy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-SIM-uh-thee.
What does opsimathy mean?
- Learning or education that occurs late in life.“His opsimathy meant that he was over 60 before he entered college, and over 70 before he earned his doctorate.”
Where does opsimathy come from?
From opsimath + -y.
Words that rhyme with opsimathy
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Questions about saying opsimathy
How do you pronounce opsimathy?
Say ahp-SIM-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈsɪməθi/. In British English it is /ɒpˈsɪməθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opsimathy?
Opsimathy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIM). Broken into parts: ahp · SIM · uh · thee.
Is opsimathy 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 /ɒpˈsɪməθi/ (op-SIM-uh-thee).