How to pronounce proposition
Say it like prop-uh-ZISH-un. Proposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
- prop
- uh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Proposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- propGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep 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 proposition
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prop-uh-ZISH-un.
What does proposition mean?
- (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
- a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection“it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse”
- the act of making a proposal“they listened to her proposal”
- suggest sex to“She was propositioned by a stranger at the party”
Where does proposition come from?
From Middle English proposicioun, from Old French proposicion, from Latin prōpositiō, from the verb prōponō.
Words that rhyme with proposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of proposition.
Questions about saying proposition
How do you pronounce proposition?
Say prop-uh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in proposition?
Proposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: prop · uh · ZISH · un.
Is proposition pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/ (prop-uh-ZISH-un).