The correct spelling of "ex positions" is actually "expositions". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃənz/. The first syllable, "ex", is pronounced with a short "e" sound /ɛk/, and the second syllable, "po", is pronounced with a short "o" sound /pə/. The third syllable, "si", is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ˈsɪ/, and the fourth syllable, "tions", is pronounced with a "sh" sound for the "ti" /ˈʃənz/. Making sure to use correct spelling and pronunciation, improves communication and clarity in writing and speech.