How to pronounce oppo
Say it like OP-oh. Oppo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑpoʊ/OP-oh
UK British/ˈɒpəʊ/OP-oh
- OP
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oppo
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OP-oh.
What does oppo mean?
noun
- A friend, associate or colleague.
- Research into one's opponent's family, friends, and past, which aims to uncover activities or interests which embarrass or discredit them.
Where does oppo come from?
Clipping of opposite number.
Questions about saying oppo
How do you pronounce oppo?
Say OP-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈɒpəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppo?
Oppo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · oh.
Is oppo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒpəʊ/ (OP-oh).