How to pronounce supposes
Say it like suh-POH-ziz. Supposes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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US American/səˈpoʊzɪz/suh-POH-ziz
UK British/səˈpəʊzɪz/suh-POH-ziz
- suh
- POH
- ziz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supposes 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.
- zizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supposes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-POH-ziz.
What does supposes mean?
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of suppose How to pronounce suppose
Questions about saying supposes
How do you pronounce supposes?
Say suh-POH-ziz. The American pronunciation is /səˈpoʊzɪz/. In British English it is /səˈpəʊzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supposes?
Supposes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: suh · POH · ziz.
Is supposes 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 /səˈpəʊzɪz/ (suh-POH-ziz).