How to Pronounce Positions

To pronounce "positions", say POS-it-ions — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈzɪʃənz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈzɪʃənz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “positions”

"positions" has 3 syllables: pos-it-ions. It rhymes with conditions and ambitions, if that helps it stick.

What does positions 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 positions

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

conditionsambitionsmunitionsdefinitionstraditionspredispositionsexpeditionssubmissionsclinicianssuppositionsremissionsacquisitions

Related words

placementlieulocationputstatussituationperspectiveview

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "positions"?▾

"Positions" has 3 syllables: pos · it · ions.

What is the IPA transcription of "positions"?▾

The IPA transcription of "positions" is /pəˈzɪʃənz/.

What does "positions" mean?▾

Positions: A place or location.

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