How to pronounce appose
Say it like uh-POHZ. Appose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZ).
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- uh
- POHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Appose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of appose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-POHZ.
What does appose mean?
- To place next or to or near to; to juxtapose.
- To place opposite or before; to put or apply (one thing to another).
Where does appose come from?
Coined based on Latin appōnō, by analogy with compose, suppose etc.
Words that rhyme with appose
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Words that sound like appose
Questions about saying appose
How do you pronounce appose?
Say uh-POHZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpoʊz/. In British English it is /əˈpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in appose?
Appose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZ). Broken into parts: uh · POHZ.
Is appose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈpəʊz/ (uh-POHZ).
What words sound the same as appose?
Appose sounds the same as oppose in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.