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