How to pronounce presumptions
Say it like prih-ZUHMP-shunz. Presumptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP).
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- prih
- ZUHMP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presumptions 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.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presumptions
American and British speakers say presumptions in essentially the same way: /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/ in the US and /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: prih-ZUHMP-shunz.
What does presumptions mean?
- plural of presumption How to pronounce presumption
Questions about saying presumptions
How do you pronounce presumptions?
Say prih-ZUHMP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/. In British English it is /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presumptions?
Presumptions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZUHMP). Broken into parts: prih · ZUHMP · shunz.
Do Americans and Brits say presumptions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/ and the British form is /prɪˈzʌmpʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.