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opening

How many syllables in opening?

  3 syllables

Divide opening into syllables:   o-pen-ing
Stressed syllable in opening:   o-pen-ing
How to pronounce opening:   oh-puh-ning
How to say opening:

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Synonyms for opening


1 syllable
  • breach
  • chance
  • first
  • hole
  • notch
  • rip
  • space
  • start
  • break
  • chasm
  • gap
  • mouth
  • rift
  • slit
  • split
  • vent
2 syllables
  • entrance
  • gateway
  • kickoff
  • premiere
  • prospect
  • starting
  • entry
  • ingress
  • outlet
  • prologue
  • rupture
  • window
3 syllables
  • aperture
  • beginning
  • icebreaker
  • lucky break
  • opener
  • arroyo
  • cavity
  • initial
  • occasion
  • preamble
4 syllables
5 syllables
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