How to Pronounce "open a conversation"
expression
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌkɑnvɝˈseɪʃən
OH-puhn uh KAHN-ver-SAY-shuhn
ˈəʊpən/ /æɪ/ /kɒnvəsˈeɪʃən
OH-puhn uh KON-vuh-SAY-shuhn
Definition
To begin talking with someone, especially by saying something to start an exchange or dialogue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊpən/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˌkɑnvɝˈseɪʃən
British English
ˈəʊpən/ /æɪ/ /kɒnvəsˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-puhn uh KAHN-ver-SAY-shuhn
UK
OH-puhn uh KON-vuh-SAY-shuhn
Listen in Context
I want to open a conversation with my new neighbor.
She used a joke to open a conversation at the party.
You can open a conversation by saying hello.
It's always hard for me to open a conversation with strangers.