How to Pronounce "opportunists"
word
ˌɑpɝˈtunɪsts
ah-per-TOO-nists
ɒpətjˈuːnɪsts
op-uh-TYOO-nists
Definition
People who take advantage of situations to benefit themselves, often without considering ethics or the needs of others.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɑpɝˈtunɪsts
British English
ɒpətjˈuːnɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ah-per-TOO-nists
UK
op-uh-TYOO-nists
Listen in Context
Some opportunists always try to take advantage of others.
Many opportunists try to get ahead by breaking the rules.
It's hard to trust opportunists in business deals.
Whenever there's a crisis, opportunists show up to profit from the chaos.