How to pronounce optocoupler
Say it like OP-toh-kuhp-ler. Optocoupler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- toh
- kuhp
- ler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optocoupler 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.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kuhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- lerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of optocoupler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- 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-kuhp-luh.
What does optocoupler mean?
- An optoisolator.
Where does optocoupler come from?
From opto- + coupler.
Questions about saying optocoupler
How do you pronounce optocoupler?
Say OP-toh-kuhp-ler. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptoʊˌkʌplɚ/. In British English it is /ˈɒptəʊˌkʌplə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optocoupler?
Optocoupler has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · toh · kuhp · ler.
Is optocoupler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɒptəʊˌkʌplə/ (OP-toh-kuhp-luh).