How to pronounce oppositions
Say it like op-uh-ZISH-unz. Oppositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- op
- uh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oppositions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of oppositions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: op-uh-ZISH-unz.
What does oppositions mean?
- plural of opposition How to pronounce opposition
Questions about saying oppositions
How do you pronounce oppositions?
Say op-uh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑpəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oppositions?
Oppositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: op · uh · ZISH · unz.
Is oppositions 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 /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃənz/ (op-uh-ZISH-unz).