How to Pronounce "preposition"
word
ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən
prep-uh-ZIH-shuhn
ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən
PREE-puh-ZIH-shuhn
Definition
A preposition is a word (like 'in', 'at', 'on', 'with', 'by') that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other parts of a sentence.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɛpəˈzɪʃən
British English
ˈpɹiːpəˌzɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
prep-uh-ZIH-shuhn
UK
PREE-puh-ZIH-shuhn
Listen in Context
A preposition tells us where or when something is.
'In', 'on', and 'at' are examples of a preposition.
Every English sentence has a subject, verb, and sometimes a preposition.
Don't forget to use the right preposition after certain verbs.