How to Pronounce "opposition"
word
/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/
ah-puh-ZI-shuhn
/ˌɒpəzˈɪʃən/
o-puh-ZI-shuhn
Definition
The act of disagreeing with or resisting something, or the group of people who disagree with or fight against another group, especially in politics.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɑpəˈzɪʃən/
British English
/ˌɒpəzˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ah-puh-ZI-shuhn
UK
o-puh-ZI-shuhn
Listen in Context
There was strong opposition to the new law.
The opposition lost the election.
He spoke in opposition to the plan.
Many teachers are in opposition to the new testing system.