How to pronounce opposition
Say it like op-uh-ZISH-un. Opposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/op-uh-ZISH-un
UK British/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/op-uh-ZISH-un
- op
- uh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- opGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of opposition
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-uh-ZISH-un.
What does opposition mean?
noun
- The action of opposing or of being in conflict.“The two politicians are in opposition to the bill.”
- An opposite or contrasting position.“These ideas are in opposition to each other.”
- The apparent relative position of two celestial bodies when one is at an angle of 180 degrees from the other as seen from the Earth.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- oppositeness
- resistance
- confrontation
- opponent
- opposite
Words that rhyme with opposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of opposition.
Questions about saying opposition
How do you pronounce opposition?
Say op-uh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opposition?
Opposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: op · uh · ZISH · un.
Is opposition 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 /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/ (op-uh-ZISH-un).