How to pronounce suppositions
Say it like suhp-uh-ZISH-unz. Suppositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
- suhp
- uh
- ZISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suppositions 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.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of suppositions
American and British speakers say suppositions in essentially the same way: /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/ in the US and /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: suhp-uh-ZISH-unz.
What does suppositions mean?
- plural of supposition How to pronounce supposition
Words that rhyme with suppositions
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of suppositions.
Questions about saying suppositions
How do you pronounce suppositions?
Say suhp-uh-ZISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suppositions?
Suppositions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: suhp · uh · ZISH · unz.
Do Americans and Brits say suppositions the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/ and the British form is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.