How to pronounce indisposition
Say it like in-dis-puh-ZISH-un. Indisposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
- in
- dis
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Indisposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of indisposition
American and British speakers say indisposition in essentially the same way: /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: in-dis-puh-ZISH-un.
What does indisposition mean?
- A mild illness, the state of being indisposed.
- Period, menstrual state.
- A state of not being disposed to do something; disinclination; unwillingness.
Where does indisposition come from?
From Middle English indisposicioun, from Middle French indisposicion.
Words that rhyme with indisposition
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Questions about saying indisposition
How do you pronounce indisposition?
Say in-dis-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in indisposition?
Indisposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: in · dis · puh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say indisposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ɪnˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.