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