How to pronounce optometrist
Say it like op-TOM-uh-trist. Optometrist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM).
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- op
- TOM
- uh
- trist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optometrist 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.
- tristKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of optometrist
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-TOM-uh-trist.
What does optometrist mean?
- A person trained and skilled in examining and testing the eyes for defects, in order to prescribe corrective lenses or treatment.
Where does optometrist come from?
From optometry + -ist.
Questions about saying optometrist
How do you pronounce optometrist?
Say op-TOM-uh-trist. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈtɑmətrɪst/. In British English it is /ɒpˈtɒmətrɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optometrist?
Optometrist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM). Broken into parts: op · TOM · uh · trist.
Is optometrist 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 /ɒpˈtɒmətrɪst/ (op-TOM-uh-trist).