How to pronounce propositioned
Say it like prop-uh-ZISH-und. Propositioned has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- prop
- uh
- ZISH
- und
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propositioned 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.
- undKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propositioned
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prop-uh-ZISH-und.
What does propositioned mean?
- simple past and past participle of proposition How to pronounce proposition
Words that rhyme with propositioned
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Questions about saying propositioned
How do you pronounce propositioned?
Say prop-uh-ZISH-und. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃənd/. In British English it is /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propositioned?
Propositioned has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: prop · uh · ZISH · und.
Is propositioned 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 /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənd/ (prop-uh-ZISH-und).