How to pronounce counterposition
Say it like kown-ter-puh-ZISH-un. Counterposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
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- kown
- ter
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Counterposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kownGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- terKeep 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.
- 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 counterposition
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kown-tuh-puh-ZISH-un.
What does counterposition mean?
- An opposite or opposing position; opposition.
Where does counterposition come from?
From French contraposition, equivalent to counter- + position.
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Words that rhyme with counterposition
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Questions about saying counterposition
How do you pronounce counterposition?
Say kown-ter-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌkaʊntərpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌkaʊntəpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in counterposition?
Counterposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: kown · ter · puh · ZISH · un.
Is counterposition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌkaʊntəpəˈzɪʃən/ (kown-tuh-puh-ZISH-un).