How to pronounce opportunists
Say it like op-er-TOO-nists. Opportunists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO).
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- op
- er
- TOO
- nists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opportunists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nistsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opportunists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: op-uh-TYOO-nists.
What does opportunists mean?
- plural of opportunist How to pronounce opportunist
Questions about saying opportunists
How do you pronounce opportunists?
Say op-er-TOO-nists. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpɚˈtunɪsts/. In British English it is /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opportunists?
Opportunists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TOO). Broken into parts: op · er · TOO · nists.
Is opportunists pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪsts/ (op-uh-TYOO-nists).