How to pronounce presuppose
Say it like pree-suh-POHZ. Presuppose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZ).
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- pree
- suh
- POHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presuppose 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of presuppose
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-suh-POHZ.
What does presuppose mean?
- To assume some truth without proof, usually for the purpose of reaching a conclusion based on that truth.
Where does presuppose come from?
From Middle French presupposer, from Latin praesuppōnō.
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Questions about saying presuppose
How do you pronounce presuppose?
Say pree-suh-POHZ. The American pronunciation is /ˌprisəˈpoʊz/. In British English it is /ˌpriːsəˈpəʊz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presuppose?
Presuppose has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POHZ). Broken into parts: pree · suh · POHZ.
Is presuppose pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpriːsəˈpəʊz/ (pree-suh-POHZ).