How to Pronounce Opals

To pronounce "opals", say OP-als — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

OP-als

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💡 Tip for remembering “opals”

"opals" has 2 syllables: op-als. It rhymes with topples and waples, if that helps it stick.

What does opals mean?

noun

  1. A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.
  2. A colloquial name used in molecular biology referring to a particular stop codon sequence, "UGA."

Words that rhyme with opals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

toppleswaples

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opals"?▾

"Opals" has 2 syllables: op · als.

What does "opals" mean?▾

Opals: A mineral consisting, like quartz, of silica, but inferior to quartz in hardness and specific gravity, of the chemical formula SiO2·nH2O.

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