How to pronounce opposing
Say it like uh-POH-zing. Opposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- uh
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opposing 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of opposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: uh-POH-zing.
What does opposing mean?
- characterized by active hostility“opponent (or opposing) armies”
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Words that rhyme with opposing
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Questions about saying opposing
How do you pronounce opposing?
Say uh-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /əˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opposing?
Opposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: uh · POH · zing.
Is opposing 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 /əˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (uh-POH-zing).