How to pronounce optoacoustic
Say it like op-toh-uh-KOO-stik. Optoacoustic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOO).
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- op
- toh
- uh
- KOO
- stik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optoacoustic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- stikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of optoacoustic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: op-toh-uh-KOO-stik.
What does optoacoustic mean?
- Describing any of several interactions between light and sound
Where does optoacoustic come from?
From opto- + acoustic.
Questions about saying optoacoustic
How do you pronounce optoacoustic?
Say op-toh-uh-KOO-stik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑptoʊəˈkustɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒptəʊəˈkuːstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optoacoustic?
Optoacoustic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KOO). Broken into parts: op · toh · uh · KOO · stik.
Is optoacoustic 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 /ˌɒptəʊəˈkuːstɪk/ (op-toh-uh-KOO-stik).