How to Pronounce Ophthalmology

To pronounce "ophthalmology", say OPHTH-alm-ol-ogy — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ophthalmology”

"ophthalmology" has 4 syllables: ophth-alm-ol-ogy. It rhymes with ideology and physiology, if that helps it stick.

What does ophthalmology mean?

noun

  1. The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

Words that rhyme with ophthalmology

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ideologyphysiologymethodologyetymologyscatologyepistemologychronologyetiologypsychologyanthologyanthropologysociology

Related words

ophthalmiceyeneuroopticsophthalmographyoptometryoculismophthamology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ophthalmology"?▾

"Ophthalmology" has 4 syllables: ophth · alm · ol · ogy.

What is the IPA transcription of "ophthalmology"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ophthalmology" is /ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒi/.

What does "ophthalmology" mean?▾

Ophthalmology: The anatomy, functions, pathology, and treatment of the eye.

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