The word "opeidoscope" may look confusing at first glance, but its spelling can be broken down using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). The first syllable, "o-peid," is pronounced /oʊˈpeɪd/ with a long "o" sound and "ei" combination representing the "ey" sound. The second syllable, "o-scope," is pronounced /əʊskəʊp/ with a short "o" sound and a silent "e." Together, the word is pronounced /oʊˈpeɪdəʊskəʊp/ and refers to an instrument used for viewing the inside of a joint.
An apparatus by which the vibrations of a diaphragm, started by the voice, move a mirror by which a ray of light is reflected on a screen.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.