How to pronounce opiate
Say it like OH-pee-ut. Opiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- pee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opiate 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.
- peeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opiate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-pee-ut.
What does opiate mean?
- Relating to, resembling, or containing opium.
- Soporific; inducing sleep or sedation.
- Deadening; causing apathy or dullness.
- A drug, hormone or other substance derived from or related to opium.
- Something that dulls the senses and induces a false and unrealistic sense of contentment.
- To treat with an opiate drug.
Where does opiate come from?
From Middle English opiate, from Medieval Latin opiātus.
Questions about saying opiate
How do you pronounce opiate?
Say OH-pee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊˌpiət/. In British English it is /ˈəʊˌpiːət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opiate?
Opiate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · pee · ut.
Is opiate 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 /ˈəʊˌpiːət/ (OH-pee-ut).