How to pronounce opulent
Say it like OP-yuh-lunt. Opulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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- OP
- yuh
- lunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opulent 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.
- luntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opulent
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-yuh-lunt.
What does opulent mean?
- Luxuriant, and ostentatiously magnificent.
- Rich, sumptuous and extravagant.
Where does opulent come from?
Borrowed from Latin opulēns, opulentus, from ops (“wealth, power, resources”), from Proto-Indo-European *h₃op- (“to work; produce in abundance”).
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Questions about saying opulent
How do you pronounce opulent?
Say OP-yuh-lunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpjələnt/. In British English it is /ˈɒpjələnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opulent?
Opulent has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · yuh · lunt.
Is opulent 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 /ˈɒpjələnt/ (OP-yuh-lunt).