Opening
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An aperture, gap, or space allowing access or passage. The beginning or initial stage of something, or a job opportunity or position available.
“There's an opening in the marketing department for an experienced manager.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈəʊ.pə.nɪŋ/
Syllables
o·pen·ing
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Contains -ING ending; double vowel O-E pattern
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Scrabble
11 points; good vowel-consonant balance
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