How to Pronounce Opposites

To pronounce "opposites", say OPP-os-it-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

OPP-os-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “opposites”

"opposites" has 4 syllables: opp-os-it-es.

What does opposites mean?

noun

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

Related words

diametricantonymcontraryoppositiondifferentopponentinverseother

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How many syllables are in "opposites"?▾

"Opposites" has 4 syllables: opp · os · it · es.

What does "opposites" mean?▾

Opposites: Something opposite or contrary to something else.

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