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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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What does ophthalmologist mean?

noun

  1. 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/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˌɑp.θə(l)ˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst//ˌɔf.θælˈmɑ.lə.d͡ʒɪst/
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