How to Pronounce "assume the position"
expression
əˈsum/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /pəˈzɪʃən
uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun
ɐsˈuːm/ /ðə, ði/ /pəzˈɪʃən
uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun
Definition
To move your body into a specified posture or stance, usually as an instruction by someone in authority, such as police or a coach. Sometimes used in a humorous or figurative sense.
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsum/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /pəˈzɪʃən
British English
ɐsˈuːm/ /ðə, ði/ /pəzˈɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun
UK
uh-SOOM thuh puh-ZIH-shun
Listen in Context
The officer told him to assume the position.
The coach asked the players to assume the position before practice.
He laughed and jokingly told his friend to assume the position.
When the police shouted "Assume the position!", everyone put their hands up.