How to Pronounce Supposing

To pronounce "supposing", say SUPP-os-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/səˈpəʊzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supposing”

"supposing" has 3 syllables: supp-os-ing. It rhymes with imposing and closing, if that helps it stick.

What does supposing mean?

verb

  1. To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

    “Suppose that A implies B and B implies C. Then A implies C.”

  2. To theorize or hypothesize.

    “I suppose we all agree that this is the best solution.”

noun

  1. The act of making a supposition.

conjunction

  1. If hypothetically (optionally followed by that)

Synonyms

assume

Words that rhyme with supposing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

imposingclosingopposingdozingcomposingjuxtaposingdisclosingposingexposingenclosingdisposingglozing

Related words

conjecturehypothesizeguessspeculatethinktheorizeimaginereckon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supposing"?▾

"Supposing" has 3 syllables: supp · os · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "supposing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supposing" is /səˈpəʊzɪŋ/.

What does "supposing" mean?▾

Supposing: To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.

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