How to pronounce dispositions
Say it like dis-puh-ZISH-unz. Dispositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- dis
- puh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dispositions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- disGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dispositions
American and British speakers say dispositions in essentially the same way: /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: dis-puh-ZISH-unz.
What does dispositions mean?
- plural of disposition How to pronounce disposition
- third-person singular simple present indicative of disposition How to pronounce disposition
Questions about saying dispositions
How do you pronounce dispositions?
Say dis-puh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dispositions?
Dispositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: dis · puh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say dispositions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.