How to pronounce predisposition
Say it like pree-dih-spuh-ZISH-un. Predisposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
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- pree
- dih
- spuh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Predisposition 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.
- spuhKeep 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of predisposition
American and British speakers say predisposition in essentially the same way: /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-dih-spuh-ZISH-un.
What does predisposition mean?
- The state of being predisposed or susceptible to something, especially to a behavior or a health condition.
Where does predisposition come from?
From pre- + disposition.
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Words that rhyme with predisposition
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Questions about saying predisposition
How do you pronounce predisposition?
Say pree-dih-spuh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in predisposition?
Predisposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: pree · dih · spuh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say predisposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpridɪspəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌpriːdɪspəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.