How to pronounce optician
Say it like op-TISH-un. Optician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH).
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- op
- TISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optician pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of optician
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-TISH-un.
What does optician mean?
- A person who makes, dispenses or sells lenses, spectacles.
- A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment; an optometrist.
Where does optician come from?
Borrowed from French opticien.
Words that rhyme with optician
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Questions about saying optician
How do you pronounce optician?
Say op-TISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈtɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɒpˈtɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optician?
Optician has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TISH). Broken into parts: op · TISH · un.
Is optician 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 /ɒpˈtɪʃən/ (op-TISH-un).