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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.