How to pronounce postaxial
Say it like poh-STAK-see-ul. Postaxial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAK).
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- poh
- STAK
- see
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postaxial pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- STAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postaxial
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: poh-STAK-seerl.
What does postaxial mean?
- Situated behind an axis in the body of an animal; hind; posterior.“postaxial border”
Where does postaxial come from?
From post- + axial.
Questions about saying postaxial
How do you pronounce postaxial?
Say poh-STAK-see-ul. The American pronunciation is /poʊˈstæksiəl/. In British English it is /pəʊˈstæksɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postaxial?
Postaxial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STAK). Broken into parts: poh · STAK · see · ul.
Is postaxial pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /pəʊˈstæksɪəl/ (poh-STAK-seerl).