optimal

/ˈɑːptɪməl/

Syllables op·ti·mal

Stress OP-ti-mal

Phonics Breakdown

op

/ɑp/

short o

ti

/tɪ/

short i

mal

/məl/

schwa

Meaning

best or most effective under given conditions

Sound Reference

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op=/ɑp/(option) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + mal=/məl/(animal)

Example

This is the optimal solution for the problem.