How to pronounce supposal
Say it like suh-POH-zul. Supposal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/səˈpoʊzəl/suh-POH-zul
UK British/səˈpəʊzəl/suh-POH-zul
- suh
- POH
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supposal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supposal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-POH-zul.
What does supposal mean?
noun
- The act of supposing; supposition.
- Something supposed; a supposition, a hypothesis.
Where does supposal come from?
From Anglo-Norman supposaille, supposail.
Words that rhyme with supposal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of supposal.
Questions about saying supposal
How do you pronounce supposal?
Say suh-POH-zul. The American pronunciation is /səˈpoʊzəl/. In British English it is /səˈpəʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supposal?
Supposal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: suh · POH · zul.
Is supposal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /səˈpəʊzəl/ (suh-POH-zul).