How to pronounce interposed
Say it like in-ter-POHZD. Interposed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZD).
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- in
- ter
- POHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Interposed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of interposed
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-tuh-POHZD.
What does interposed mean?
- simple past and past participle of interpose How to pronounce interpose
Words that rhyme with interposed
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Questions about saying interposed
How do you pronounce interposed?
Say in-ter-POHZD. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪntɚˈpoʊzd/. In British English it is /ˌɪntəˈpəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in interposed?
Interposed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZD). Broken into parts: in · ter · POHZD.
Is interposed 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 /ˌɪntəˈpəʊzd/ (in-tuh-POHZD).