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Try LingUp Now!Begin with a soft 'ah' sound as in 'father'.
Next, say 'per' with a quick, unstressed 'ur'.
Emphasize 'TOO' with a long 'oo' sound.
Finally, say 'ni' with a short 'i' and 'ty' with a quick 'tee'.
op-por-tun-i-ty (incorrect stress on 'tun')
op-er-tu-ni-ty (missing 'por')
op-por-too-ni-ty (incorrect stress on 'too')
Start with a short 'o' as in 'hot'.
Next, whisper 'puh' with a schwa sound.
Emphasize 'TUNE' with a softer 'tyoon'.
Finish with 'i-ty', keeping 'i' short and 'ty' unstressed.
op-por-tun-i-ty (incorrect stress on 'tun')
op-er-tu-ni-ty (missing 'por')
op-por-tyoo-ni-ty (incorrect stress on 'tyoo')
The primary stress is on the third syllable 'TOO' in American English and 'TUNE' in British English.
In American English, the 'r' sound is stronger than in British English where it is softer.
Yes, American English uses a long 'oo' for 'TOO', while British English has a 'tyoo' sound.
A chance for a better situation or action.
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
Convenient or suitable time
/ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
Not convenient or suitable
/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/
Person taking advantage often without scruples
Duration of 'oo' sound in 'opportune'
Prefix 'in-' changes starting sound stress
Suffix '-ist' adds an extra syllable with a light 'ist'
Focus on stressing the right syllable to be understood clearly.
Listen to both American and British audio examples to grasp differences.
