How to pronounce opaquen
Say it like oh-PAY-kun. Opaquen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY).
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- oh
- PAY
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opaquen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- PAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opaquen
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-PAY-kun.
What does opaquen mean?
- To make or become opaque.
Where does opaquen come from?
From opaque + -en.
Words that rhyme with opaquen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of opaquen.
Questions about saying opaquen
How do you pronounce opaquen?
Say oh-PAY-kun. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈpeɪkən/. In British English it is /əʊˈpeɪkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opaquen?
Opaquen has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAY). Broken into parts: oh · PAY · kun.
Is opaquen 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 /əʊˈpeɪkən/ (oh-PAY-kun).