How to pronounce optode
Say it like OP-tohd. Optode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑpˌtoʊd/OP-tohd
UK British/ˈɒptəʊd/OP-tohd
- OP
- tohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optode 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.
- tohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of optode
- 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-tohd.
What does optode mean?
noun
- An optical sensor device that optically measures a specific substance.
Where does optode come from?
From opto- + -ode.
Questions about saying optode
How do you pronounce optode?
Say OP-tohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpˌtoʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɒptəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optode?
Optode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tohd.
Is optode 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 /ˈɒptəʊd/ (OP-tohd).