How to Pronounce Opposite

To pronounce "opposite", say OPP-os-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈɑpəzət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɑpəzət/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ˈɒpəsˌɪt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “opposite”

"opposite" has 4 syllables: opp-os-it-e.

What does opposite mean?

noun

  1. Something opposite or contrary to something else.
  2. An opponent.

adjective

  1. Located directly across from something else, or from each other.

    “She saw him walking on the opposite side of the road.”

  2. Of leaves and flowers, positioned directly across from each other on a stem.

adverb

  1. In an opposite position.

    “I was on my seat and she stood opposite.”

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "opposite"?▾

"Opposite" has 4 syllables: opp · os · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "opposite"?▾

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

What does "opposite" mean?▾

Opposite: Something opposite or contrary to something else.

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