How to Pronounce Optic

To pronounce "optic", say OPT-ic — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɒptɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈɒptɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “optic”

"optic" has 2 syllables: opt-ic. It rhymes with fiberoptic and coptic, if that helps it stick.

What does optic mean?

noun

  1. An eye.
  2. A lens or other part of an optical instrument that interacts with light.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to the eye or to vision.
  2. Of, or relating to optics or optical instruments.

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Words that rhyme with optic

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fiberopticcopticsynoptic

Related words

oculareyeoculusopthalmicpeeperopticalvisualvein

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "optic"?▾

"Optic" has 2 syllables: opt · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "optic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "optic" is /ˈɒptɪk/.

What does "optic" mean?▾

Optic: An eye.

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