How to Pronounce "opposite"
word
/ˈɑpəzət/
AH-puh-zit
/ˈɒpəsˌɪt/
OP-uh-sit
Definition
Something that is completely different from another thing, or located on the other side facing it. It can be used as an adjective, noun, or preposition depending on the sentence.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑpəzət/
British English
/ˈɒpəsˌɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-puh-zit
UK
OP-uh-sit
Listen in Context
Black is the opposite of white.
She sat on the opposite side of the table.
My answer was the opposite of yours.
Funny how we're twins but have opposite personalities.