How to pronounce optrode
Say it like OP-trohd. Optrode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- trohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Optrode 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.
- trohdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of optrode
- 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-trohd.
What does optrode mean?
- Alternative spelling of optode.
Where does optrode come from?
Blend of optical + electrode.
Questions about saying optrode
How do you pronounce optrode?
Say OP-trohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpˌtroʊd/. In British English it is /ˈɒptrəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in optrode?
Optrode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · trohd.
Is optrode 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 /ˈɒptrəʊd/ (OP-trohd).