How to pronounce posit
Say it like POZ-it. Posit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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- POZ
- it
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- itKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of posit
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POZ-it.
What does posit mean?
- Something that is posited; a postulate.
- A number format representing a real number consisting of a sign bit, a variable-size "regime" part (which modifies the exponent), up to two exponent bits, and a fraction part, proposed as a more efficient alternative to IEEE 754 floats in AI applications.
- To assume the existence of; to postulate.
- To propose for consideration or study; to suggest.
- To put (something somewhere) firmly; to place or position.
Where does posit come from?
Borrowed from Latin positus, perfect participle of pōnō (“put, place”).
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Questions about saying posit
How do you pronounce posit?
Say POZ-it. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posit?
Posit has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · it.
Is posit 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 /ˈpɒzɪt/ (POZ-it).