How to pronounce oppose
Say it like uh-POHZ. Oppose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZ).
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- uh
- POHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppose pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of oppose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-POHZ.
What does oppose mean?
- be against; express opposition to“We oppose the ban on abortion”
- fight against or resist strongly“The senator said he would oppose the bill”“Don't fight it!”
- contrast with equal weight or force
Where does oppose come from?
From Middle English opposen, from Old French opposer, from Latin ob (“before, against”) + Medieval Latin pono (“to put”), taking the place of Latin opponere (“to oppose”).
Words that rhyme with oppose
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of oppose.
Questions about saying oppose
How do you pronounce oppose?
Say uh-POHZ. The American pronunciation is /əˈpoʊz/. In British English it is /əˈpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppose?
Oppose has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZ). Broken into parts: uh · POHZ.
Is oppose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /əˈpəʊz/ (uh-POHZ).