How to pronounce optometer
Say it like op-TOM-uh-ter. Optometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM).
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- op
- TOM
- uh
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optometer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of optometer
- 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.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: op-TOM-uh-tuh.
What does optometer mean?
- An instrument for measuring the focus of the lens of the eye.
Where does optometer come from?
From opto- + -meter.
Words that rhyme with optometer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of optometer.
Questions about saying optometer
How do you pronounce optometer?
Say op-TOM-uh-ter. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈtɑmətər/. In British English it is /ɒpˈtɒmətə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optometer?
Optometer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM). Broken into parts: op · TOM · uh · ter.
Is optometer 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 /ɒpˈtɒmətə/ (op-TOM-uh-tuh).