How do you pronounce "opened"?

In American English: /ˈoʊpənd/ (OHP-uhnd). In British English: /ˈəʊpənd/ (OHP-uhnd). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊpənd/ (OHP-uhnd). In Australian English: /ˈəʊpənd/ (OHP-uhnd).

Is "opened" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊpənd/ (OHP-uhnd), while in British English it's /ˈəʊpənd/ (OHP-uhnd).

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opened

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/ˈoʊpənd/

OHP-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

oʊpope·əndned

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