optimistic

/ˌɑp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

Syllables op·ti·mis·tic

Stress op-ti-MIS-tic

Phonics Breakdown

op

/ɑp/

short o

ti

/tə/

schwa

mis

/mɪs/

short i

tic

/tɪk/

short i

Meaning

having a positive attitude about the future

Sound Reference

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op=/ɑp/(option) + ti=/tə/(nation) + mis=/mɪs/(miss) + tic=/tɪk/(ticket)

Example

She remains optimistic about her future career.