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.