English pronunciation · Words Starting with O
Option Pronunciation
Option is pronounced AHP-shuhn, IPA /ˈɑpʃən/.
AHP-shuhn
US /ˈɑpʃən/ · UK /ˈɒpʃən/
Syllables: AHP · shuhn (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
noun: A thing that may be chosen.
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Option in a Sentence
- Walking was the only option left.
- The cheaper option takes an extra day.
- We have an option on the flat until Friday.
Common Mispronunciations of Option
Not ahp-see-OHN
Fold the tion into one shuhn and leave the beat at the front.
Not OHP-shuhn
Short o here, the vowel of hot, rather than the long oh of hope.
Tip: Two beats, AHP-shuhn. Optional adds a beat and leaves the stress where it was.
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