How to pronounce presumption
Say it like prih-ZUHMP-shun. Presumption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP).
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- prih
- ZUHMP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presumption pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZUHMPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presumption
American and British speakers say presumption in essentially the same way: /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/ in the US and /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZUHMP-shun.
What does presumption mean?
- The act of presuming, or something presumed.
- The belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true.“The presumption is that an event has taken place.”
- The condition upon which something is presumed.
Where does presumption come from?
From pre- + Latin sūmptus + -ion, from Middle English presumpcioun, presumption, from Old French presumption and its etymon Latin praesūmptiō.
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Words that rhyme with presumption
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Questions about saying presumption
How do you pronounce presumption?
Say prih-ZUHMP-shun. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/. In British English it is /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presumption?
Presumption has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP). Broken into parts: prih · ZUHMP · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say presumption the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/ and the British form is /prɪˈzʌmpʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.