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Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
optometría
optometry
Latin America
Simplified: ohp-toh-meh-TREE-ah
IPA: op.to.me'tɾi.a
Spain
Simplified: ohp-toh-meh-TREE-ah
IPA: op.to.me'tɾi.a
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
op
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
to
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
me
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
trí
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
a
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low