How to Pronounce "ophthalmology"
word
ˌɑfθəˈmɑɫədʒi/, /ˌɑpθəˈmɑɫədʒi
ahf-thuh-MAH-luh-jee
ˌɒfθɐlmˈɒlədʒi
of-thuhl-MOL-uh-jee
Definition
Ophthalmology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of eye diseases and vision problems.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑfθəˈmɑɫədʒi/, /ˌɑpθəˈmɑɫədʒi
British English
ˌɒfθɐlmˈɒlədʒi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ahf-thuh-MAH-luh-jee
UK
of-thuhl-MOL-uh-jee
Listen in Context
She wants to study ophthalmology at university.
Ophthalmology is important for taking care of eye health.
My uncle works in ophthalmology at the hospital.
After years as a general doctor, she specialized in ophthalmology.