How to pronounce presupposition
Say it like pree-suh-puh-ZISH-un. Presupposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH).
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- pree
- suh
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Presupposition 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.
- puhKeep 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of presupposition
American and British speakers say presupposition in essentially the same way: /ˌprisəpəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /priːsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: pree-sup-uh-ZISH-un.
What does presupposition mean?
- An assumption made beforehand; a preliminary conjecture or speculation.
- The act of presupposing.
- An assumption or belief implicit in an utterance or other use of language.
Where does presupposition come from?
From Middle French présupposition, from Latin praesuppositio, from the past participle stem of praesuppōnere (“to presuppose”).
Words that rhyme with presupposition
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Questions about saying presupposition
How do you pronounce presupposition?
Say pree-suh-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌprisəpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /priːsʌpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in presupposition?
Presupposition has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ZISH). Broken into parts: pree · suh · puh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say presupposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌprisəpəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /priːsʌpəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.