How to Pronounce Opposite

"Opposite" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɑpəzət/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɑpəzət/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɒpəsˌɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “opposite”

"opposite" has 3 syllables: opposite.

What does opposite mean?

adjective

  1. Located directly across from something else, or from each other.
  2. Of leaves and flowers, positioned directly across from each other on a stem.

noun

  1. Something or someone opposite to something or someone else. A person or thing that is importantly (substantively) different from someone or something else.
  2. A person or thing that is importantly (substantively) different from someone or something else.

adverb

  1. In an opposite position.
  2. On another channel at the same time.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "opposite"?▾

"Opposite" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˈɑpəzət/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "opposite"?▾

"Opposite" has 3 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "opposite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "opposite" is /ˈɑpəzət/.

What does "opposite" mean?▾

Opposite: Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

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