How to Pronounce "prepositions"
word
ˌpɹɛ.poʊ.ˈzɪ.ʃənz
pre-po-ZIH-shunz
ˌpɹɛ.poʊ.ˈzɪ.ʃənz
pre-po-ZIH-shunz
Definition
Words used to show the relationship of a noun or pronoun to other words in a sentence, such as 'in', 'on', 'at', and 'with'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɹɛ.poʊ.ˈzɪ.ʃənz
British English
ˌpɹɛ.poʊ.ˈzɪ.ʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pre-po-ZIH-shunz
UK
pre-po-ZIH-shunz
Listen in Context
How many prepositions can you think of?
The teacher gave us a list of common prepositions.
'In', 'on', and 'at' are examples of prepositions in English.
Many students mix up English prepositions when they translate directly from their own language.