How to Pronounce "opposable"

word

əˈpoʊzəbəl

uh-POHZ-uh-buhl

əpˈəʊzəbəl

uh-POHZ-uh-buhl

Definition

If a body part, especially a thumb or toe, is opposable, it can be moved to touch another finger or toe on the same hand or foot. This allows humans and some animals to grasp and manipulate objects.

IPA Transcription

American English

əˈpoʊzəbəl

British English

əpˈəʊzəbəl

Simplified Pronunciation

uh-POHZ-uh-buhl

Listen in Context

Humans have opposable thumbs.

Most monkeys do not have opposable toes.

The panda's thumb is not truly opposable.

Thanks to our opposable thumbs, we can use tools with great precision.