preposition
nounHow many syllables in preposition?
There are 4 syllables in the word preposition.How to pronounce preposition:
Definition of preposition:
- preposition (noun):
- a function word that typically combines with a noun phrase to form a phrase which usually expresses a modification or predication
- noun. a function word that combines with a noun or pronoun or noun phrase to form a prepositional phrase that can have an adverbial or adjectival relation to some other word.
Synonyms for preposition:
function word
Antonyms for preposition:
postposition
postpositive preposition
Here are some other common 4-syllable words.
- antecedent
- sabbatical
- perseverance
- suburbanite
- implausible
- contentious
- prerogative
- expatriate
- operetta
- multiplicand
- condolences
- insolently
- transferable
- coalescing
- replenishment
- literally
- atrocity
- absurdity
- mathematics
- unswervingly
- viridescent
- comprehensive
- meditative
- discontented
- gratefulness
- providential
- disorganised
- detestation
- mythologize
- symbolism
- munificent
- telegenic
- apocryphal
- establishment
- nonjudgmental
- persistently
- believable
- terrifying
- treacherously
- communally
- exultation
- felicitous
- undeserving
- solicitate
- infallible
- unassuming
- boisterously
- punctually
- awakening
- reimbursement
- … more
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