How to pronounce opulence
Say it like OP-yuh-luns. Opulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- yuh
- luns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opulence 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.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opulence
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-yuh-luns.
What does opulence mean?
- Wealth.
- Abundance, bounty, profusion.
- Ostentatious display of wealth and luxury; plushness.
Where does opulence come from?
From French opulence, from Latin opulentia.
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Questions about saying opulence
How do you pronounce opulence?
Say OP-yuh-luns. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpjələns/. In British English it is /ˈɒpjələns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opulence?
Opulence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · yuh · luns.
Is opulence 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 /ˈɒpjələns/ (OP-yuh-luns).