opposition

/ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

Syllables op·po·si·tion

Stress op-po-SI-tion

Phonics Breakdown

op

/ɒp/

short o

po

/pə/

schwa

si

/zɪ/

voiced s

tion

/ʃən/

tion ending

Meaning

resistance or disagreement against something

Sound Reference

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op=/ɒp/(option) + po=/pə/(support) + si=/zɪ/(visit) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)

Example

The new law faced strong opposition from the public.