How to Pronounce Opinion

To pronounce "opinion", say op-IN-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɪnjən/. 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

/əˈpɪnjən/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/əpˈɪniən/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “opinion”

Break "opinion" into 3 beats and lean on "IN" — that's the stressed one.

What does opinion mean?

noun

  1. A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.
  2. The judgment or sentiment which the mind forms of persons or things; estimation.

verb

  1. To have or express as an opinion.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "opinion"?▾

To pronounce "opinion", say op-IN-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈpɪnjən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "opinion"?▾

"Opinion" has 3 syllables: op · in · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "opinion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opinion" is /əˈpɪnjən/.

What does "opinion" mean?▾

Opinion: A belief, judgment or perspective that a person has formed, either through objective or subjective reasoning, about a topic, issue, person or thing.

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