The word "opdal" is a Norwegian surname that is pronounced as /ˈuːpˌdɑl/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The pronunciation is broken down into three syllables, with the first syllable "o" pronounced as a long "u" sound /uː/. The second syllable "p" is pronounced with a soft "p" sound /p̬/. The last syllable "dal" is pronounced with an open "a" /ɑ/ blended with a consonant "l" sound /l/. Understanding the IPA transcription helps to accurately sound out words no matter the language.