How do you pronounce "positioned"?

In American English: /pəˈzɪʃənd/ (puh-ZISH-uhnd). In British English: /pəzˈɪʃənd/ (puhz-ISH-uhnd). In Canadian English: /pəˈzɪʃənd/ (puh-ZISH-uhnd). In Australian English: /pəzˈɪʃənd/ (puhz-ISH-uhnd).

Is "positioned" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pəˈzɪʃənd/ (puh-ZISH-uhnd), while in British English it's /pəzˈɪʃənd/ (puhz-ISH-uhnd).

How to Pronounce "positioned"

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positioned

disputed

/pəˈzɪʃənd/

puh-ZISH-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

pəpo·zɪʃsi·əndtioned

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