optimum

/ˈɑːptɪməm/

Syllables op·ti·mum

Stress OP-ti-mum

Phonics Breakdown

op

/ɑp/

short o

ti

/tɪ/

short i

mum

/məm/

schwa

Meaning

the best or most favorable level or condition

Sound Reference

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op=/ɑp/(option) + ti=/tɪ/(tip) + mum=/məm/(minimum)

Example

This temperature is the optimum for plant growth.