How to Pronounce “open

word

/ˈoʊpən/
OH-puhn
/ˈəʊpən/
OH-puhn

IPA Transcription

American English

/ˈoʊpən/

British English

/ˈəʊpən/

Simplified Pronunciation

US

OH-puhn

UK

OH-puhn

Listen in Context

Let’s keep an open mind and open ourselves to new ideas.

The store will open at 9 a.m. tomorrow.

Please open the window to let fresh air in.

She helped me open the heavy door.