how to pronounce composition

/kɔ̃.po.zi.sjɔ̃/

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composition is pronounced in four syllables

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ɔ̃

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ɔ̃

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An example use of composition in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… identitaire c'est trop composition de la …”

meanings of composition

noun:

Composition.
Composition, work of art.
Composition, formation of compound words.
Composition, typesetting.
Composition, makeup.
Lineup.
Essay.

composition frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word composition occurs in french on average 20.8 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.