How to Pronounce "ophthalmologist"
word
ˌɑfθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst/, /ˌɑpθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst
ahf-thuh-MAH-luh-jist
ˌɒfθɐlmˈɒlədʒˌɪst
of-thal-MOL-uh-jist
Definition
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the eyes and performing eye surgery.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑfθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst/, /ˌɑpθəˈmɑɫədʒɪst
British English
ˌɒfθɐlmˈɒlədʒˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahf-thuh-MAH-luh-jist
UK
of-thal-MOL-uh-jist
Listen in Context
The ophthalmologist checked my eyes thoroughly.
You should see an ophthalmologist for your vision problems.
The ophthalmologist performed surgery on his left eye.
I finally got an appointment with the best ophthalmologist in town.