How to pronounce opining
Say it like oh-PY-ning. Opining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY).
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- oh
- PY
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opining 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.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opining
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: oh-PY-ning.
What does opining mean?
- present participle and gerund of opine How to pronounce opine
- The act of giving one's opinion.
Words that rhyme with opining
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of opining.
Questions about saying opining
How do you pronounce opining?
Say oh-PY-ning. The American pronunciation is /oʊˈpaɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /əʊˈpaɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opining?
Opining has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PY). Broken into parts: oh · PY · ning.
Is opining 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 /əʊˈpaɪnɪŋ/ (oh-PY-ning).