How to pronounce postal
Say it like POH-stul. Postal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- stul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-stul.
What does postal mean?
- of or relating to the system for delivering mail“postal delivery”
Where does postal come from?
From post + -al, modeled on French postal.
Words that rhyme with postal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of postal.
Questions about saying postal
How do you pronounce postal?
Say POH-stul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstəl/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postal?
Postal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · stul.
Is postal 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 /ˈpəʊstəl/ (POH-stul).