How to pronounce optic
Say it like OP-tik. Optic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑptɪk/OP-tik
UK British/ˈɒptɪk/OP-tik
- OP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of optic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-tik.
What does optic mean?
noun
- the organ of sight
- of or relating to or resembling the eye“ocular muscles”“an ocular organ”
- relating to or using sight“ocular inspection”“an optical illusion”
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Questions about saying optic
How do you pronounce optic?
Say OP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptɪk/. In British English it is /ˈɒptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optic?
Optic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tik.
Is optic 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 /ˈɒptɪk/ (OP-tik).