How to pronounce supposing
Say it like suh-POH-zing. Supposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH).
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- suh
- POH
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supposing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of supposing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: suh-POH-zing.
What does supposing mean?
- present participle and gerund of suppose How to pronounce suppose
- The act of making a supposition.
- if hypothetically (optionally followed by that)“Let’s go swimming in the lake. - Supposing there are/were 'gators.”
Words that rhyme with supposing
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Questions about saying supposing
How do you pronounce supposing?
Say suh-POH-zing. The American pronunciation is /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/. In British English it is /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supposing?
Supposing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POH). Broken into parts: suh · POH · zing.
Is supposing 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 /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/ (suh-POH-zing).