To pronounce "optimist", say OPT-im-ist — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɒptɪmɪst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈɒptɪmɪst/
IPA
"optimist" has 3 syllables: opt-im-ist.
noun
"Optimist" has 3 syllables: opt · im · ist.
The IPA transcription of "optimist" is /ˈɒptɪmɪst/.
Optimist: A person who expects a favourable outcome
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