How Do You Spell APPOSING?

Pronunciation: [ɐpˈə͡ʊzɪŋ] (IPA)

The written form of the word "apposing" may seem quite confusing at first glance. However, when pronounced using IPA phonetic transcription, it becomes easier to understand. The correct spelling for this word is actually "opposing," with a long "o" sound for the first syllable and a short "o" for the second. The letter "a" that appears in the written form is actually silent and does not affect the pronunciation of the word. So the next time you come across this word, remember to spell it as "opposing" for clarity.

Common Misspellings for APPOSING

• appesing
• apposia
• aprosing
• Apposingly
• Appeing
• Apposinum
• apposiss
• Sappoting
• Aboosing

Etymology of APPOSING

The word "apposing" is derived from the Latin word "appōnere", which is a combination of "ad" (meaning "to") and "pōnere" (meaning "to place"). "Appōnere" itself is composed of "ap-" (a variant of "ad-", meaning "to") and "pōnere" (meaning "put" or "place"). Over time, "apposing" developed in English to mean "to place or set something in juxtaposition or opposition", particularly in a confrontational or contrasting manner.

Similar spelling words for APPOSING

• apogamy,
• apogean,
• appeasing,
• apogon.