How to Pronounce "optician"
word
ɑpˈtɪʃən
ahp-TI-shun
ɒptˈɪʃən
op-TI-shun
Definition
An optician is a professional who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses, based on a prescription from an eye doctor.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɑpˈtɪʃən
British English
ɒptˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahp-TI-shun
UK
op-TI-shun
Listen in Context
I need to visit the optician to get new glasses.
The optician helped me choose the right frames.
My sister works as an optician in a big shop.
The optician said my prescription has changed a little this year.