How to pronounce imposition
Say it like im-puh-ZISH-un. Imposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- im
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imposition
American and British speakers say imposition in essentially the same way: /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-puh-ZISH-un.
What does imposition mean?
- The act of imposing, laying on, affixing, enjoining, inflicting, obtruding, and the like.
- An unwelcome burden, presence, or obligation.
- That which is imposed, levied, or enjoined.
Where does imposition come from?
From Middle English imposicioun, from Old French imposicion, from Latin impositio.
Words that rhyme with imposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imposition.
Questions about saying imposition
How do you pronounce imposition?
Say im-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imposition?
Imposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: im · puh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say imposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.