How to Pronounce Opening

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

opening

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “opening”

"opening" has 3 syllables: op-en-ing. It rhymes with reopening, if that helps it stick.

What does opening mean?

verb

To make something accessible or allow for passage by moving from a shut position.
“Turn the doorknob to open the door.”
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.”

noun

An act or instance of making or becoming open.
“He remembered fondly the Christmas morning opening of presents.”
Something that is open.
“A salamander darted out of an opening in the rocks.”

adjective

Pertaining to the start or beginning of a series of events.
“The opening theme of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is, perhaps, the most recognizable in all of European art music.”
Describing the first period of play, usually up to the fall of the first wicket; describing a batsman who opens the innings or a bowler who opens the attack

Synonyms

raise bare start unseal availability slot crevice gap hole job opening

Antonyms

bare shut

Words that rhyme with opening

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

reopening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opening"?▾

"Opening" has 3 syllables: op · en · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "opening"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opening" is /ˈəʊ.pənɪŋ/.

What does "opening" mean?▾

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

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