How to pronounce opah
Say it like OH-puh. Opah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- puh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opah
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-puh.
What does opah mean?
- Any of various large, colorful, deep-bodied pelagic fish of the family Lamprididae.
Where does opah come from?
From Igbo uba. Earliest attestation in English is the Royal Society’s 1752 Philosophical Transactions, 1749–50 (vol.
Words that rhyme with opah
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of opah.
Questions about saying opah
How do you pronounce opah?
Say OH-puh. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpə/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opah?
Opah has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · puh.
Is opah pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊpə/ (OH-puh).