Learn the American English pronunciation of "opening" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.
Pronunciation of "opening"
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Simple pronunciation
oh-puh-nihng
IPA transcription
/ˈoʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
Word frequency
1,326th
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What does "opening" mean?
1.a space or hole that someone or something can pass through
2.the first part of an event or activity
Examples of "opening" in a sentence
I found an opening for the job.
The opening ceremony was very impressive.
She will be in the opening act.
How common is "opening"?
Opening is the 1,326th most common word in English.
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