How to Pronounce "openers"
word
ˈoʊpənɝz
OH-puh-nerz
ˈəʊpənəz
OH-puh-nuhz
Definition
Tools or devices used to open things (like bottles or cans); also, the first things someone says or does to start a conversation, text, or game.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpənɝz
British English
ˈəʊpənəz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puh-nerz
UK
OH-puh-nuhz
Listen in Context
We have two bottle openers in the kitchen drawer.
The teacher gave the students some sentence openers to help them write.
At the cricket match, the openers started to bat.
Do you have any good conversation openers for meeting new people?