How to pronounce supposition
Say it like suhp-uh-ZISH-un. Supposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
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- suhp
- uh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Supposition pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- suhpGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of supposition
American and British speakers say supposition in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhp-uh-ZISH-un.
What does supposition mean?
- Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.
- The act or an instance of supposing.
Where does supposition come from?
From Middle English supposicioun, from Anglo-Norman supposicion, from Latin suppositiō, suppositiōnem (“supposition”), from sub- (“under”) + positiō, positiōnem (“position; theme”), from positus (“position”), from the perfect passive partic
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Words that rhyme with supposition
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Questions about saying supposition
How do you pronounce supposition?
Say suhp-uh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in supposition?
Supposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: suhp · uh · ZISH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say supposition the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.