How to pronounce reposition
Say it like ree-puh-ZISH-un. Reposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- ree
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Reposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- reeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- 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 reposition
American and British speakers say reposition in essentially the same way: /ˌripəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: ree-puh-ZISH-un.
What does reposition mean?
- The act of putting into a new position.“spontaneous reposition of a dislocated arytenoid cartilage”
- To put into a new position
Where does reposition come from?
From re- + position.
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Words that rhyme with reposition
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Questions about saying reposition
How do you pronounce reposition?
Say ree-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌripəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in reposition?
Reposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: ree · puh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say reposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌripəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌriːpəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.