How to pronounce predisposing
Say it like pree-dih-SPOH-zing. Predisposing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOH).
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- pree
- dih
- SPOH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predisposing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- preeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of predisposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-dih-SPOH-zing.
What does predisposing mean?
- present participle and gerund of predispose How to pronounce predispose
Words that rhyme with predisposing
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Questions about saying predisposing
How do you pronounce predisposing?
Say pree-dih-SPOH-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predisposing?
Predisposing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPOH). Broken into parts: pree · dih · SPOH · zing.
Is predisposing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpriːdɪˈspəʊzɪŋ/ (pree-dih-SPOH-zing).