How to pronounce positioned
Say it like puh-ZISH-und. Positioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH).
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- puh
- ZISH
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positioned pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of positioned
American and British speakers say positioned in essentially the same way: /pəˈzɪʃənd/ in the US and /pəˈzɪʃənd/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ZISH-und.
What does positioned mean?
- Being in a particular position; (figuratively) suitable.“well positioned for success”
- simple past and past participle of position How to pronounce position
Words that rhyme with positioned
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of positioned.
Questions about saying positioned
How do you pronounce positioned?
Say puh-ZISH-und. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɪʃənd/. In British English it is /pəˈzɪʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positioned?
Positioned has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH). Broken into parts: puh · ZISH · und.
Do Americans and Brits say positioned the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈzɪʃənd/ and the British form is /pəˈzɪʃənd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.