How to pronounce optime
Say it like OP-tih-may. Optime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- tih
- may
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optime 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.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of optime
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-tih-may.
What does optime mean?
- A student who graduates with second class ("senior optime") or third class ("junior optime") honors in mathematics, or (loosely) in any other subject.
Where does optime come from?
Borrowed from Latin optimē (“very well”), in the phrase optimē disputāstī (“you have disputed very well”), formerly used in reporting results at Cambridge.
Questions about saying optime
How do you pronounce optime?
Say OP-tih-may. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptɪmeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈɒptɪmeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optime?
Optime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tih · may.
Is optime 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 /ˈɒptɪmeɪ/ (OP-tih-may).