How to pronounce propositions
Say it like prop-uh-ZISH-unz. Propositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- prop
- uh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Propositions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of propositions
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: prop-uh-ZISH-unz.
What does propositions mean?
- plural of proposition How to pronounce proposition
- third-person singular simple present indicative of proposition How to pronounce proposition
Questions about saying propositions
How do you pronounce propositions?
Say prop-uh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in propositions?
Propositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: prop · uh · ZISH · unz.
Is propositions 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 /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənz/ (prop-uh-ZISH-unz).