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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable o
  • 4 letters
Syllables
o-pen: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: O-pen.
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊpən/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
Better not to break it at the end of a line (too short, or it would leave one or two letters alone).

Words that rhyme with open

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide open into syllables?

open divides as o-pen. o-pen: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in open?

Open has 2 syllables (o-pen).

Which syllable is stressed in open?

The stressed syllable in open is o. The 1st syllable is stressed: O-pen.

How do you pronounce open?

/ˈoʊpən/ in American English.