How to pronounce openers
Say it like OH-puh-nerz. Openers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- puh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Openers 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of openers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-puh-nuz.
What does openers mean?
- plural of opener How to pronounce opener
Questions about saying openers
How do you pronounce openers?
Say OH-puh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpənɚz/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in openers?
Openers has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · puh · nerz.
Is openers pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈəʊpənəz/ (OH-puh-nuz).