How to Pronounce Opened

To pronounce "opened", say OP-en-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈəʊpənd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈəʊpənd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “opened”

"opened" has 3 syllables: op-en-ed. It rhymes with reopened and unopened, if that helps it stick.

What does opened mean?

verb

  1. To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

    “Turn the doorknob to open the door.”

  2. To make (an open space, etc.) by clearing away an obstacle or obstacles, in order to allow for passage, access, or visibility.

    “He opened a path through the undergrowth.”

Synonyms

raisebarestartunseal

Antonyms

bareshut

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Words that rhyme with opened

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reopenedunopened

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opened"?▾

"Opened" has 3 syllables: op · en · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "opened"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opened" is /ˈəʊpənd/.

What does "opened" mean?▾

Opened: To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.

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