How to pronounce opry
Say it like OP-ree. Opry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑpri/OP-ree
UK British/ˈɒpri/OP-ree
- OP
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opry 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of opry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-ree.
What does opry mean?
noun
- opera.
- An establishment where country or folk music is performed.
Questions about saying opry
How do you pronounce opry?
Say OP-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpri/. In British English it is /ˈɒpri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opry?
Opry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · ree.
Is opry 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 /ˈɒpri/ (OP-ree).