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opened

2 syllables
stressed syllable o
6 letters

Syllables: o-pened: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).
Stressed syllable: The 1st syllable is stressed: O-pened.
Pronunciation: /ˈoʊpənd/ 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).

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide opened into syllables?

opened divides as o-pened. o-pened: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say. Here -ed is just a /d/ sound, not a new syllable: it only adds one after t or d (want-ed).

How many syllables are in opened?

Opened has 2 syllables (o-pened).

Which syllable is stressed in opened?

The stressed syllable in opened is o. The 1st syllable is stressed: O-pened.

How do you pronounce opened?

/ˈoʊpənd/ in American English.