How to Pronounce Position

To pronounce "position", say POS-it-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “position”

"position" has 3 syllables: pos-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does position mean?

noun

  1. A place or location.
  2. A post of employment; a job.

verb

  1. To put into place.

Synonyms

steadstell

Words that rhyme with position

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionacquisitioncontrition

Related words

placementlieulocationputstatussituationperspectiveview

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "position"?▾

"Position" has 3 syllables: pos · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "position"?▾

The IPA transcription of "position" is /pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/.

What does "position" mean?▾

Position: A place or location.

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