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optometrist
Definition:
(nou) a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
Phonetic Transcription:
apˈtɑːməˌtrɪst
Examples:
Felix's dad is an optometrist.
An optometrist is checking his sight.
It can be done in the optometrist or ophthalmologist's office.
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Common mistakes of optometrist pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Some people place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "op-ˈtom-e-trist". The correct stress is on the third syllable: "op-ˈtom-e-trist". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on "tom".
- Missing syllable: A common mistake is omitting the second syllable, pronouncing it as "op-trist". This changes the word's meaning and makes it unclear. Tip: Practice saying all syllables: "op-ˈtom-e-trist".
- Vowel sound confusion: Some may mispronounce the "o" in "optometrist" as a short "o" sound, saying "op-tom-e-trist". The correct pronunciation has a long "o": /ɑː/ in US and /ɒ/ in UK. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the difference.
- Incorrect vowel length: The "e" in "optometrist" is often pronounced too short, leading to "op-tom-ˈtrist". The correct pronunciation has a longer "e" sound: "op-ˈtom-e-trist". Tip: Focus on elongating the "e" when practicing.
- Final consonant blending: Some may blend the final "t" and "r" sounds, leading to "optome-trist". The "t" should be distinctly pronounced. Tip: Emphasize the "t" before the "r" to maintain clarity: "op-ˈtom-e-trist".