How to Pronounce Open-source

To pronounce "open-source", say OP-ens-ourc-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

OP-ens-ourc-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “open-source”

"open-source" has 4 syllables: op-ens-ourc-e.

What does open-source mean?

verb

  1. To release the source code of.

adjective

  1. Of, or relating to a product which is licensed to permit modifications and redistribution of its source code, as per The Open Source Definition.

    “Linux is an open-source operating system”

Antonyms

closed-source

Related words

softwareopenfree-livingfreesource-availableupstreamclosed-sourceredistributable

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How many syllables are in "open-source"?▾

"Open-source" has 4 syllables: op · ens · ourc · e.

What does "open-source" mean?▾

Open-source: To release the source code of.

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