How to pronounce opalines
Say it like OH-puh-leenz. Opalines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- puh
- leenz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opalines 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.
- leenzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of opalines
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-puh-leenz.
What does opalines mean?
- plural of opaline How to pronounce opaline
Questions about saying opalines
How do you pronounce opalines?
Say OH-puh-leenz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpəˌlinz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpəˌliːnz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opalines?
Opalines has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · puh · leenz.
Is opalines 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 /ˈəʊpəˌliːnz/ (OH-puh-leenz).