How to pronounce contraposition
Say it like KAHN-truh-puh-zish-un. Contraposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN).
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- KAHN
- truh
- puh
- zish
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Contraposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zishGive this part a little weight. 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 contraposition
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-truh-puh-zish-un.
What does contraposition mean?
- The statement of the form "if not Q then not P", given the statement "if P then Q".
- Opposition; contrast.
Where does contraposition come from?
From French contraposition.
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Questions about saying contraposition
How do you pronounce contraposition?
Say KAHN-truh-puh-zish-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑntrəpəˌzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˈkɒntrəpəˌzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in contraposition?
Contraposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAHN). Broken into parts: KAHN · truh · puh · zish · un.
Is contraposition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒntrəpəˌzɪʃən/ (KON-truh-puh-zish-un).