How to pronounce opinionated
Say it like uh-PIN-yuh-nay-tid. Opinionated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN).
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- uh
- PIN
- yuh
- nay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opinionated 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opinionated
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-PIN-yuh-nay-tid.
What does opinionated mean?
- simple past and past participle of opinionate How to pronounce opinionate
- Having very strong opinions.“Her dad is so opinionated that when he's around it is hard to simply relax and have a light conversation.”
- Holding to one's own opinion obstinately and unreasonably.“Her dad is so opinionated that the others' preferences were overridden and no one had any fun on the outing.”
- Infused with opinions rather than wholly objective.“His essay was opinionated, which was a problem because the assignment had been to write a factual analysis.”
Questions about saying opinionated
How do you pronounce opinionated?
Say uh-PIN-yuh-nay-tid. The American pronunciation is /əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/. In British English it is /əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opinionated?
Opinionated has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PIN). Broken into parts: uh · PIN · yuh · nay · tid.
Is opinionated pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /əˈpɪnjəneɪtɪd/ (uh-PIN-yuh-nay-tid).