How to pronounce opined
Say it like oh-PYND. Opined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYND).
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- oh
- PYND
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opined 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.
- PYNDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of opined
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-PYND.
What does opined mean?
- simple past and past participle of opine How to pronounce opine
Words that rhyme with opined
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Questions about saying opined
How do you pronounce opined?
Say oh-PYND. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈpaɪnd/. In British English it is /əʊˈpaɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opined?
Opined has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PYND). Broken into parts: oh · PYND.
Is opined 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 /əʊˈpaɪnd/ (oh-PYND).