How to Pronounce Open

To pronounce "open", say OP-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊ.pən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

4

Letters

/ˈəʊ.pən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “open”

"open" has 2 syllables: op-en. It rhymes with propugn and reopen, if that helps it stick.

What does open mean?

adjective

  1. Not closed
  2. Not physically drawn together, closed, folded or contracted; extended

    “an open hand; an open flower”

Synonyms

freeaccessibleunimpeded

Antonyms

closedshutcheckedclosed-sourceproprietary

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Words that rhyme with open

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

propugnreopenprotropinwopencopen

Related words

availablevisibleaffordpublicajargivespreadwide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "open"?▾

"Open" has 2 syllables: op · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "open"?▾

The IPA transcription of "open" is /ˈəʊ.pən/.

What does "open" mean?▾

Open: Not closed

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