How to pronounce opus
Say it like OH-pus. Opus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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US American/ˈoʊpəs/OH-pus
UK British/ˈəʊpəs/OH-pus
- OH
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-pus.
What does opus mean?
noun
- A work of music or set of works with a specified rank in an ordering of a composer's complete published works.“Beethoven's "Razumovsky" Quartets, Op. 59, are considered by many to be the beginning of the Romantic era.”
- A work, especially of art.“The painter's last opus was a dedication to all things living, in a surprising contrast to all of his prior work.”
Where does opus come from?
Borrowed from Latin opus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying opus
How do you pronounce opus?
Say OH-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpəs/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opus?
Opus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · pus.
Is opus pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊpəs/ (OH-pus).