HOW TO PRONOUNCE
ophthalmologist
/ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/
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of-thuhl-MAH-luh-jist: the main stress is on MAH.
In of-thuhl-MAH-luh-jist, the first syllable ends with f, followed by the th of “thin”; the l before MAH can be omitted. Another dictionary pronunciation uses p instead of f before th.
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“The ophthalmologist joined the discussion after the presentation.”
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noun
- A medical doctor specializing in the eye: deficiencies of vision requiring correction, and diseases. Compare optometrist.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɔf.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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/ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst//ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/
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