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Try LingUp Now!Start with 'op' as in 'hop'. Stretch the 'o'.
Pronounce 'ti' sharply with a light 't' and a short 'i' as in 'sit'.
End with 'mist', keep the 'm' and 'i' soft and subtle.
pronouncing as op-ti-MIST
saying op-team-ist
missing silent 't' in 'ti' (op-ih-mis)
Begin with 'op', more open 'o', almost as 'or'.
Keep 'ti' normal as in 'fit', a light 't' sound.
End with 'mist', smooth 'm', subtle 't'.
same as American
same as American
same as American
No, the 't' is pronounced subtly in both AmE and BrE.
The stress is on the first syllable: 'op'.
Keep the stress on the first syllable and reduce the 'mist'.
A person who expects the best in all situations.
/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/
Hopefulness and confidence about the future
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪk/
Having a positive outlook
/ˌɒptɪˈmɪstɪkli/
In a hopeful manner
- 'op-ti-mist' vs. 'op-ti-mis-m'
'-ic' ending changes the stress
'-ly' ending demands a lighter 'i'
Start with a strong initial 'op' to maintain correct stress.
Ensure 'ti' is soft to pronounce without 'tee' sound.
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