optimism

/ˈɑptɪmɪzəm/

Syllables op·ti·mism

Stress OP-ti-mism

Phonics Breakdown

op

/ɑp/

short o

ti

/tɪ/

short i

mism

/mɪzəm/

schwa

Meaning

a hopeful and positive attitude about the future

Sound Reference

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op=/ɑp/(option) + ti=/tɪ/(ticket) + mism=/mɪzəm/(criticism)

Example

Her optimism helps the team overcome difficulties.