How to pronounce opaline
Say it like OH-puh-leen. Opaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- puh
- leen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opaline 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.
- leenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of opaline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-puh-leen.
What does opaline mean?
- Resembling opal in having a milky white iridescence.
- A clear to white liquid secreted by sea hares (genus Aplysia) that becomes viscous upon contact with water.“The attack on a sea hare by a spiny lobster causes release of the whitish opaline, followed the co-release of both opaline and ink.”
- Any of several minerals resembling opal, including a variety of yellow chalcedony.
- Synonym of opal glass.
Where does opaline come from?
From opal + -ine.
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Words that rhyme with opaline
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Questions about saying opaline
How do you pronounce opaline?
Say OH-puh-leen. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpəˌlin/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpəˌliːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opaline?
Opaline has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · puh · leen.
Is opaline 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 /ˈəʊpəˌliːn/ (OH-puh-leen).