How to pronounce prepositions
Say it like prep-uh-ZISH-unz. Prepositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- prep
- uh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Prepositions pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 prepositions
American and British speakers say prepositions in essentially the same way: /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prep-uh-ZISH-unz.
What does prepositions mean?
- plural of preposition How to pronounce preposition
- third-person singular simple present indicative of preposition How to pronounce preposition
Questions about saying prepositions
How do you pronounce prepositions?
Say prep-uh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in prepositions?
Prepositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: prep · uh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say prepositions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌprɛpəˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.