How to pronounce opposed
Say it like uh-POHZD. Opposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD).
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- uh
- POHZD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opposed 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.
- POHZDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of opposed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-POHZD.
What does opposed mean?
- being in opposition or having an opponent“two bitterly opposed schools of thought”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with opposed
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Questions about saying opposed
How do you pronounce opposed?
Say uh-POHZD. The American pronunciation is /əˈpoʊzd/. In British English it is /əˈpəʊzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opposed?
Opposed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POHZD). Broken into parts: uh · POHZD.
Is opposed 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 /əˈpəʊzd/ (uh-POHZD).