How to pronounce posits
Say it like POZ-uts. Posits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ).
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US American/ˈpɑzəts/POZ-uts
UK British/ˈpɒzəts/POZ-uts
- POZ
- uts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posits 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.
- utsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of posits
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POZ-uts.
What does posits mean?
noun
- plural of posit How to pronounce posit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of posit How to pronounce posit
Questions about saying posits
How do you pronounce posits?
Say POZ-uts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑzəts/. In British English it is /ˈpɒzəts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posits?
Posits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POZ). Broken into parts: POZ · uts.
Is posits 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 /ˈpɒzəts/ (POZ-uts).