How to pronounce opened
Say it like OH-pund. Opened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊpənd/OH-pund
UK British/ˈəʊpənd/OH-pund
- OH
- pund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opened 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.
- pundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opened
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-pund.
What does opened mean?
adjective
- used of mouth or eyes“keep your eyes open”“his mouth slightly opened”
- made open or clear“the newly opened road”
- not sealed or having been unsealed“the letter was already open”“the opened package lay on the table”
Questions about saying opened
How do you pronounce opened?
Say OH-pund. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpənd/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opened?
Opened has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · pund.
Is opened 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 /ˈəʊpənd/ (OH-pund).