opening

/ˈoʊpənɪŋ/

Syllables o·pen·ing

Stress O-pen-ing

Phonics Breakdown

o

/oʊ/

open syllable

pen

/pɛn/

short e

ing

/ɪŋ/

ng nasal

Meaning

a beginning or an open space

Sound Reference

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o=/oʊ/(go) + pen=/pɛn/(pen) + ing=/ɪŋ/(sing)

Example

The opening of the store is at nine o'clock.