How to pronounce optometric
Say it like op-toh-MET-rik. Optometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- op
- toh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optometric 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of optometric
- 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-MET-rik.
What does optometric mean?
- Of or pertaining to optometry
Words that rhyme with optometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of optometric.
- geometric
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
Questions about saying optometric
How do you pronounce optometric?
Say op-toh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑptoʊˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɒptəʊˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optometric?
Optometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: op · toh · MET · rik.
Is optometric 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 /ˌɒptəʊˈmɛtrɪk/ (op-toh-MET-rik).