How to pronounce opinion
Say it like uh-PIN-yun. Opinion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- uh
- PIN
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opinion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opinion
American and British speakers say opinion in essentially the same way: /əˈpɪnjən/ in the US and /əˈpɪnjən/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-PIN-yun.
What does opinion mean?
- a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty“my opinion differs from yours”“I am not of your persuasion”
- a message expressing a belief about something; the expression of a belief that is held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof“his opinions appeared frequently on the editorial page”
- a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people“he asked for a poll of public opinion”
Where does opinion come from?
From English opine + -ion, from Middle English opinion, opinioun, from Anglo-Norman and Middle French opinion, from Latin opīniō, from opīnor (“to opine”).
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with opinion
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Questions about saying opinion
How do you pronounce opinion?
Say uh-PIN-yun. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪnjən/. In British English it is /əˈpɪnjən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opinion?
Opinion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: uh · PIN · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say opinion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈpɪnjən/ and the British form is /əˈpɪnjən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.