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Open: how to say it, spell it and use it

open

/ˈoʊpən/

Short answer

The English word open is pronounced /ˈoʊpən/. It is spelled O-P-E-N and has 4 letters. The -ing form is opening and the past form is opened.

Example sentence

I open the door.

Key facts

English
open
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊpən/
-ing form
opening
Past form
opened
Spelling
O-P-E-N
Number of letters
4
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How do you pronounce open?

Open is pronounced /ˈoʊpən/. Press the listen button on this page to hear it.

How do you spell open?

Open is spelled O-P-E-N. It has 4 letters.

What is the past form of open?

The past form of open is opened. The -ing form is opening.

How do you use open in a sentence?

For example: I open the door.

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