How to Pronounce "a photo op"
expression
uh FOH-toh AHP
uh FOH-toh OP
Definition
A situation or event organized or used to take attractive or impressive photographs, often for publicity or to create a positive public image, especially of politicians or celebrities.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfoʊˌtoʊ/ /ˈɑp/, /ˈɔp
British English
æɪ/ /fˈəʊtəʊ/ /ɒp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh FOH-toh AHP
UK
uh FOH-toh OP
Listen in Context
The mayor attended a photo op at the new park.
The celebrity smiled at a photo op with her fans.
Reporters gathered for a photo op outside the school.
Politicians love a photo op when there's good news.