How to Pronounce Supposition

To pronounce "supposition", say SUPP-os-it-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “supposition”

"supposition" has 4 syllables: supp-os-it-ion. It rhymes with disposition and cognition, if that helps it stick.

What does supposition mean?

noun

  1. Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.
  2. The act or an instance of supposing.

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Words that rhyme with supposition

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dispositioncognitionambitioneruditionadmonitionvolitioncompositionrecognitionjuxtapositionapparitionpositionacquisition

Related words

conjecturesupposalsurmiseassumptionguesshypothesisspeculationpresumptive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "supposition"?▾

"Supposition" has 4 syllables: supp · os · it · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "supposition"?▾

The IPA transcription of "supposition" is /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/.

What does "supposition" mean?▾

Supposition: Something that is supposed; an assumption made to account for known facts, conjecture.

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