How to pronounce postanginal
Say it like poh-STAN-jih-nul. Postanginal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN).
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- poh
- STAN
- jih
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postanginal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postanginal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-STAN-jih-nul.
What does postanginal mean?
- After the sore throat of Ludwig's angina, Vincent's angina, or other oropharyngeal infection.“postanginal sepsis”
- After angina pectoris.
Where does postanginal come from?
From post- + angina + -al.
Questions about saying postanginal
How do you pronounce postanginal?
Say poh-STAN-jih-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊˈstændʒɪnəl/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊˈstændʒɪnəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postanginal?
Postanginal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAN). Broken into parts: poh · STAN · jih · nul.
Is postanginal 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 /ˌpəʊˈstændʒɪnəl/ (poh-STAN-jih-nul).