How to pronounce posited
Say it like POZ-uh-tid. Posited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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US American/ˈpɑzətɪd/POZ-uh-tid
UK British/ˈpɒzətɪd/POZ-uh-tid
- POZ
- uh
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posited 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of posited
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POZ-uh-tid.
What does posited mean?
verb
- simple past and past participle of posit How to pronounce posit
Questions about saying posited
How do you pronounce posited?
Say POZ-uh-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzətɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzətɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posited?
Posited has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · uh · tid.
Is posited 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 /ˈpɒzətɪd/ (POZ-uh-tid).