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ophthalmologist
Definition:
(nou) a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the eye
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌɒfθælˈmɒlədʒɪst
Examples:
The term ophthalmologist is an eye specialist for medical and surgical problems.
He was also the first ophthalmologist to bring lazer eye surgery to canada.
He is the German ophthalmologist.
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Common mistakes of ophthalmologist pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "oph-thal-MO-logist". The correct stress is on the third syllable: /ˌɒf.θælˈmɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ (UK) and /ˌɑf.θælˈmɑ.lə.dʒɪst/ (US). Tip: Focus on the "mologist" part for the correct emphasis.
- Skipping syllables: Some may pronounce "ophthalmologist" as "off-tha-mologist", omitting the "thal" syllable. This alters the word's integrity and meaning. Tip: Break it down into syllables: "oph-thal-mol-o-gist" to ensure clarity.
- Confusing vowel sounds: The "o" in "ophthalmologist" can be mispronounced as a short "o" sound, like in "hot". The correct pronunciation uses a schwa /ə/ in unstressed syllables. Tip: Practice saying "uh" in the unstressed syllables to get the right sound.
- Incorrectly pronouncing "ph": Some may pronounce "ph" as "f", leading to "of-thal-mologist". The "ph" in "ophthalmologist" is pronounced like "f". Tip: Remember that "ph" produces an "f" sound in medical terms.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Individuals might stress the "g" in "mologist", resulting in "moh-LO-gist". The "g" should be soft and not overly pronounced. Tip: Keep the "g" subtle, blending it smoothly into "mologist".