How to pronounce apposition
Say it like ap-uh-ZISH-un. Apposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ap
- uh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- apGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of apposition
American and British speakers say apposition in essentially the same way: /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ap-uh-ZISH-un.
What does apposition mean?
- A construction in which one noun or noun phrase is placed with another as an explanatory equivalent, both of them having the same syntactic function in the sentence.
- The relationship between such nouns or noun phrases.
- The quality of being side by side, apposed instead of opposed, next to each other.
Where does apposition come from?
From Middle English apposicioun, from Middle French apposition, from Latin appositiō, past participle of appōnere (“to put near”).
Words that rhyme with apposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of apposition.
Questions about saying apposition
How do you pronounce apposition?
Say ap-uh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apposition?
Apposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ap · uh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say apposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.