How to pronounce opposites
Say it like OP-uh-zuts. Opposites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP).
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US American/ˈɑpəzəts/OP-uh-zuts
UK British/ˈɒpəzəts/OP-uh-zuts
- OP
- uh
- zuts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opposites pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zutsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opposites
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OP-uh-zuts.
What does opposites mean?
noun
- plural of opposite How to pronounce opposite
Questions about saying opposites
How do you pronounce opposites?
Say OP-uh-zuts. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑpəzəts/. In British English it is /ˈɒpəzəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opposites?
Opposites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OP). Broken into parts: OP · uh · zuts.
Is opposites pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈɒpəzəts/ (OP-uh-zuts).