How to pronounce opsign
Say it like OP-syne. Opsign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑpˌsaɪn/OP-syne
UK British/ˈɒpˌsaɪn/OP-syne
- OP
- syne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opsign 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.
- syneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of opsign
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-syne.
What does opsign mean?
noun
- Particularly in Gilles Deleuze's cinematic philosophy, a pure optical image that exists independently of any immediate action or narrative progression. Deleuze introduced this concept to describe moments in cinema where the visual element stands alone, detached from the traditional cause-and-effect
Questions about saying opsign
How do you pronounce opsign?
Say OP-syne. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpˌsaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈɒpˌsaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opsign?
Opsign has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · syne.
Is opsign 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 /ˈɒpˌsaɪn/ (OP-syne).