Ophthalmologist is pronounced of-thal-MOL-ə-jist (IPA /ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒɪst/). Pronounce 'ph' as /f/ then 'th' — 'of-thal-MOL-uh-jist'.
IPA: /ˌɑːfθælˈmɑːlədʒɪst/
Syllables: of · thal · MOL · ə · jist
Common ESL mistake: Learners drop the 'ph-th' cluster saying 'op-tal-mologist'.
Tip: Pronounce 'ph' as /f/ then 'th' — 'of-thal-MOL-uh-jist'.