How to pronounce opponents
Say it like uh-POH-nunts. Opponents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- uh
- POH
- nunts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opponents 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opponents
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-POH-nunts.
What does opponents mean?
- plural of opponent How to pronounce opponent
Words that sound like opponents
- opponent's
Questions about saying opponents
How do you pronounce opponents?
Say uh-POH-nunts. The American pronunciation is /əˈpoʊnənts/. In British English it is /əˈpəʊnənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opponents?
Opponents has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: uh · POH · nunts.
Is opponents 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 /əˈpəʊnənts/ (uh-POH-nunts).
What words sound the same as opponents?
Opponents sounds the same as opponent's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.