To pronounce "ophthalmia", say OPHTH-alm-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /ɒfˈθælmiə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
ophthalmia
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/ɒfˈθælmiə/
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"ophthalmia" has 3 syllables: ophth-alm-ia.
noun
"Ophthalmia" has 3 syllables: ophth · alm · ia.
The IPA transcription of "ophthalmia" is /ɒfˈθælmiə/.
Ophthalmia: Ophthalmitis
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