How to pronounce presupposes
Say it like pree-suh-POH-ziz. Presupposes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH).
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- pree
- suh
- POH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presupposes 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.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of presupposes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pree-suh-POH-ziz.
What does presupposes mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of presuppose How to pronounce presuppose
Questions about saying presupposes
How do you pronounce presupposes?
Say pree-suh-POH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /ˌprisəˈpoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presupposes?
Presupposes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POH). Broken into parts: pree · suh · POH · ziz.
Is presupposes 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 /ˌpriːsəˈpəʊzɪz/ (pree-suh-POH-ziz).