American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'opposite' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "opposite" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "opposite"

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Simple pronunciation
ah-puh-siht
IPA transcription
/ˈɑ.pə.sɪt̚/
Word frequency
1,982nd

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What does "opposite" mean?

  1. 1.completely different or facing the other way
  2. 2.someone or something that is completely different from another
  3. 3.across from or facing something

Examples of "opposite" in a sentence

  • He went in the opposite direction.
  • The opposite side of the room is brighter.
  • She has the opposite opinion on the matter.

How common is "opposite"?

Opposite is the 1,982nd most common word in English.

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