How to pronounce milepost
Say it like MYLE-pohst. Milepost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLE).
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- MYLE
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Milepost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYLESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of milepost
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: MYLE-pohst.
What does milepost mean?
- A post on a highway, often with one or more fingerposts, showing the distance in miles to nearby places.
- A sign or post beside a railway marking the distance from the (actual or nominal) start of a line (usually the principal terminus or junction with a more major line).
- To place mileposts along (a road, etc.).
Where does milepost come from?
From mile + post.
Questions about saying milepost
How do you pronounce milepost?
Say MYLE-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈmaɪlˌpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈmaɪlˌpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in milepost?
Milepost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MYLE). Broken into parts: MYLE · pohst.
Is milepost pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈmaɪlˌpəʊst/ (MYLE-pohst).