How to Pronounce Opaque

To pronounce "opaque", say OP-aq-ue — 3 syllables, IPA /əʊˈpeɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əʊˈpeɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “opaque”

"opaque" has 3 syllables: op-aq-ue. It rhymes with break and forsake, if that helps it stick.

What does opaque mean?

noun

  1. An area of darkness; a place or region with no light.
  2. Something which is opaque rather than translucent.

verb

  1. To make, render (more) opaque.

adjective

  1. Neither reflecting nor emitting light.
  2. Allowing little light to pass through, not translucent or transparent.

Synonyms

blurcloud

Antonyms

brightbrilliantclearobvioussee-throughtranslucent

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Words that rhyme with opaque

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

breakforsakeacheslakeheartachetakemakeundertakeshakefakekeepsakewake

Related words

uncomprehensibleincomprehensibleunintelligiblemirkyturbidmurkyfoggycloudy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opaque"?▾

"Opaque" has 3 syllables: op · aq · ue.

What is the IPA transcription of "opaque"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opaque" is /əʊˈpeɪk/.

What does "opaque" mean?▾

Opaque: An area of darkness; a place or region with no light.

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