difference of opinion meaning

Definition of difference of opinion

1. a disagreement or argument about something important
   • he had a dispute with his wife
   • there were irreconcilable differences
   • the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats

   Synonyms: dispute, difference, conflict

   Type of: disagreement

   Kinds: collision, controversy, gap, quarrel

How to pronounce difference of opinion

difference of opinion is pronounced /ˈdɪfrəns əv əˈpɪnjən/ in British English and /ˈdɪfɚəns ʌv əˈpɪnjən/ in American English. It has 7 syllables.