How to pronounce optometry
Say it like op-TOM-uh-tree. Optometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM).
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- op
- TOM
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optometry 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.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of optometry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-TOM-uh-tree.
What does optometry mean?
- The art and science of vision and eye care.
Where does optometry come from?
From opto- + -metry.
Words that rhyme with optometry
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Questions about saying optometry
How do you pronounce optometry?
Say op-TOM-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /ɑpˈtɑmətri/. In British English it is /ɒpˈtɒmətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optometry?
Optometry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOM). Broken into parts: op · TOM · uh · tree.
Is optometry 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 /ɒpˈtɒmətri/ (op-TOM-uh-tree).