About "Opal"
How to Split "Opal" into Syllables
The word Opal is divided into 2 syllables: op·al. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
📝 Syllable Breakdown
- op — 1st syllable
- al — 2nd syllable
🔊 Pronunciation Guide
The phonetic transcription of Opal:
- IPA: /ˈəʊpəl/
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📖 Definitions
- The colour of opal: any shade of blue with bright flecks of other colours, such as white, yellow, and red.
- Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genus Nesolycaena.
📚 Word Origin & History
In Florio’s A World of Words 1598 as opale, from French opale, from Latin opalus, from Byzantine Greek ὀπάλλιος (opállios), from Sanskrit उपल (upala, “gem, stone”), from उपरि (upári, “the upper millstone”). Distantly related to over. From English opal, from French opale, from Latin opalus, from Byzantine Greek ὀπάλλιος (opállios), from Sanskrit उपल (upala, “gem, stone”), from उपरि (upári, “the upper millstone”). (This etymology ...
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- Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison
Compare Opal with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Opal | 2 | op·al |
| Ophelia | 3 | o-phe-lia |
| Opel | 2 | o-pel |
| ovule | 3 | o-vu-le |
| Ofelia | 3 | o-fe-lia |
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