How to Pronounce Optant

To pronounce "optant", say OPT-ant — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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OPT-ant

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💡 Tip for remembering “optant”

"optant" has 2 syllables: opt-ant.

What does optant mean?

noun

  1. A person who lives in a region undergoing a change of sovereignty and thus may choose between retaining their old citizenship or opting for the citizenship of the new sovereignty.
  2. A person who opts into, out of, or for something.

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How many syllables are in "optant"?▾

"Optant" has 2 syllables: opt · ant.

What does "optant" mean?▾

Optant: A person who lives in a region undergoing a change of sovereignty and thus may choose between retaining their old citizenship or opting for the citizenship of the new sovereignty.

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