How to pronounce positura
Say it like poz-uh-TUUR-uh. Positura has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUR).
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- poz
- uh
- TUUR
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Positura pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pozKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of positura
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: poz-ih-TYOOR-uh.
What does positura mean?
- A stroke added to a medieval punctus; a punctuation mark created by addition of such a stroke.
Where does positura come from?
From Medieval Latin positūra, feminine noun formed from positūrus (“about to place”).
Words that rhyme with positura
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Questions about saying positura
How do you pronounce positura?
Say poz-uh-TUUR-uh. The American pronunciation is /pɑzəˈtʊrə/. In British English it is /pɒzɪˈtjʊərə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in positura?
Positura has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TUUR). Broken into parts: poz · uh · TUUR · uh.
Is positura 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 /pɒzɪˈtjʊərə/ (poz-ih-TYOOR-uh).