How to pronounce optophone
Say it like OP-tuh-fohn. Optophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- tuh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optophone 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of optophone
- 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-tuh-fohn.
What does optophone mean?
- A device that transforms light into sound.
- A device, used by the blind, that scans text and generates a different sound for each character
Where does optophone come from?
From opto- + -phone.
Questions about saying optophone
How do you pronounce optophone?
Say OP-tuh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑptəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈɒptəˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optophone?
Optophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · tuh · fohn.
Is optophone 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 /ˈɒptəˌfəʊn/ (OP-tuh-fohn).