How to pronounce positions
Say it like puh-ZISH-unz. Positions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH).
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- puh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of positions
American and British speakers say positions in essentially the same way: /pəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /pəˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-ZISH-unz.
What does positions mean?
- plural of position How to pronounce position
- third-person singular simple present indicative of position How to pronounce position
Questions about saying positions
How do you pronounce positions?
Say puh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /pəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positions?
Positions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZISH). Broken into parts: puh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say positions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /pəˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.