How to pronounce optimists
Say it like OP-tuh-mists. Optimists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- tuh
- mists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optimists 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of optimists
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-tuh-mists.
What does optimists mean?
- plural of optimist How to pronounce optimist
Questions about saying optimists
How do you pronounce optimists?
Say OP-tuh-mists. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptəmɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈɒptəmɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optimists?
Optimists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tuh · mists.
Is optimists 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 /ˈɒptəmɪsts/ (OP-tuh-mists).