How to Pronounce Apposite

To pronounce "apposite", say APP-os-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈa.pə.zɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈa.pə.zɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apposite”

"apposite" has 4 syllables: app-os-it-e.

What does apposite mean?

noun

  1. That which is apposite; something suitable.

adjective

  1. Strikingly appropriate or relevant; well suited to the circumstance or in relation to something.
  2. Positioned at rest in respect to another, be it side-to-side, front-to-front, back-to-back, or even three-dimensionally: in apposition.

Synonyms

to the point

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Related words

appropriateaptapropospertinentproperfitsuitablefelicitous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apposite"?▾

"Apposite" has 4 syllables: app · os · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "apposite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apposite" is /ˈa.pə.zɪt/.

What does "apposite" mean?▾

Apposite: That which is apposite; something suitable.

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