How to pronounce optima
Say it like AHP-tuh-muh. Optima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHP).
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US American/ˈɑptəmə/AHP-tuh-muh
UK British/ˈɒptəmə/OP-tuh-muh
- AHP
- tuh
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optima pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of optima
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-tuh-muh.
What does optima mean?
noun
- plural of optimum How to pronounce optimum
Questions about saying optima
How do you pronounce optima?
Say AHP-tuh-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptəmə/. In British English it is /ˈɒptəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optima?
Optima has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHP). Broken into parts: AHP · tuh · muh.
Is optima 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 /ˈɒptəmə/ (OP-tuh-muh).