2 syllables: O, pined. Stress on pined.
oh-PEYEND
/oʊˈpaɪnd/
Opined is pronounced oh-PEYEND (/oʊˈpaɪnd/). It has two syllables (O-pined), with the stress on "pined". Opined is the past tense of opine, meaning to state a belief or opinion formally or at length. It describes expressing a viewpoint, often in a reasoned or considered way, about a specific matter. In context, it implies a measured, sometimes authoritative, contribution to a discussion or debate.
verbOpined is the past tense of opine, meaning to state a belief or opinion formally or at length. It describes expressing a viewpoint, often in a reasoned or considered way, about a specific matter. In context, it implies a measured, sometimes authoritative, contribution to a discussion or debate.
"During the meeting, she opined that the project should prioritize user safety above all else."
"He opined that the plan would fail without additional funding and oversight."
"The columnist opined on the implications of the new policy for small businesses."
OP-ined is pronounced with two syllables: /oʊˈpaɪnd/ in US, /əʊˈpaɪnd/ in UK/AU. The primary stress falls on the second syllable ‘paɪnd,’ and the final ‘ed’ is realized as a voiced d-sound, so it sounds like /paɪnd/ rather than a separate syllable. Start with a long ‘o’ in the first syllable, then a crisp ‘p’ + ‘ai’ diphthong, and finish with a clear ‘nd.’ Audio reference: imagine saying “oh-PIEND.”
Common errors: (1) Slurring the second syllable so it sounds like ‘ope-end’ instead of ‘o-PEIND’; ensure the /paɪ/ diphthong is clear. (2) Mispronouncing the final /d/ as a soft or silent sound; articulate a short but audible /d/. (3) Dropping the initial vowel length, saying /ˈɒp/ or /ˈəʊpaɪn/ without the proper /ɪ/ in the second syllable. Practicing with minimal pairs helps: ‘opine’ vs. ‘opined’ to keep the -ed voiced.
US: /oʊˈpaɪnd/, non-rhotic elements aren’t a factor here; emphasis on second syllable. UK: /əʊˈpaɪnd/, the first vowel tends to be a lax /ə/ or /əʊ/ depending on speaker; try to keep the /ə/ light and the /ɪ/ of paɪn crisp. AU: /əʊˈpaɪnd/ with Australian vowels often broader; ensure the /əʊ/ starts with a slightly rounded quality, and the final /nd/ is clear. Across all, the rhoticity isn’t pervasively affecting this word, but vowel quality can shift slightly with regional vowel shifts.
The difficulty lies in the /oʊ/ starter followed by a strong /paɪ/ sequence and then a final /nd/. The transition from a rounded, tense first vowel to the high-front diphthong /aɪ/ requires precise jaw position: lips lightly rounded for /oʊ/, then significantly spread for /aɪ/. The final /nd/ requires a quick, clean release without devoicing. Practice by isolating the segments: /oʊ/, /paɪ/, /nd/ and then blending.
Yes. Opined uniquely cues a deliberate, formal stance. When spoken, you should maintain a controlled tempo and avoid a rising-intonation tail, which can soften the authoritative tone. Keep the second syllable within a tight, sharp vowel gesture to preserve the word’s crisp, editorial feel. The initial /oʊ/ or /əʊ/ should not reduce to a lax vowel; hold it just enough to signal the two-syllable rhythm.
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Opine comes from the Middle French opiner, from the Latin opinari meaning to think or suppose, which itself derives from opinион- ‘opinion’ (Latin opinio). The English form opine appeared in the 17th century, initially in legal and formal writing to denote giving an opinion or stating a belief. Over time, it acquired the broader sense of expressing a view in discussion or analysis. The word’s morphology mirrors its semantics: a verb built from the noun ‘opinion,’ with the standard English -ine verb suffix implying action or process. Its use has remained relatively formal; in modern prose, opine often appears in academic, journalistic, or diplomatic contexts, though it is used more broadly when the speaker intends a measured or authoritative assertion. First known uses emerge in early modern English corpora, aligning with similar formations like ‘to define’ or ‘to assert,’ but with the nuance of presenting one’s considered stance rather than a mere statement. In contemporary usage, the word signals careful judgment and is frequently found in editorial, policy, and scholarly discussions.
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