How to Pronounce "opponent"
word
/əˈpoʊnənt/
uh-POH-nuhnt
/əpˈəʊnənt/
uh-POH-nuhnt
Definition
A person or team that you compete against in a game, contest, debate, or argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
/əˈpoʊnənt/
British English
/əpˈəʊnənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-POH-nuhnt
UK
uh-POH-nuhnt
Listen in Context
He is a tough opponent in chess.
Her opponent scored the winning goal.
The politician faced many opponents during the debate.
I'm nervous about my next opponent—she's last year's champion.