How to Pronounce "proposition"
word
/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
prah-puh-ZI-shuhn
/pɹˌɒpəzˈɪʃən/
prop-uh-ZI-shuhn
Definition
A proposition is a formal suggestion, plan, or offer for people to consider. It can also mean a statement or idea, especially in logic or academic contexts, that can be discussed or judged as true or false.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
British English
/pɹˌɒpəzˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prah-puh-ZI-shuhn
UK
prop-uh-ZI-shuhn
Listen in Context
The company rejected our proposition.
His proposition was easy to understand.
She made a proposition at the meeting.
At first, the whole proposition sounded risky, but the numbers made sense.