How to Pronounce "myopic"
word
maɪˈɑpɪk
my-AH-pik
maɪˈɒpɪk
my-OP-ik
Definition
Having difficulty seeing things that are far away (medical), or (figuratively) having a narrow or short-sighted view and not considering the future or bigger picture.
IPA Transcription
American English
maɪˈɑpɪk
British English
maɪˈɒpɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
my-AH-pik
UK
my-OP-ik
Listen in Context
He is myopic and needs glasses to see the board.
Her plan was too myopic to be successful.
A myopic view ignores future problems.
Don't be so myopic—think about what could happen next year.