How to pronounce postbetrayal
Say it like pohst-bih-TRAY-ul. Postbetrayal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY).
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- pohst
- bih
- TRAY
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postbetrayal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TRAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postbetrayal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-bih-TRAY-ul.
What does postbetrayal mean?
- After a betrayal.
Where does postbetrayal come from?
From post- + betrayal.
Words that rhyme with postbetrayal
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Questions about saying postbetrayal
How do you pronounce postbetrayal?
Say pohst-bih-TRAY-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstbɪˈtreɪəl/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstbɪˈtreɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postbetrayal?
Postbetrayal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRAY). Broken into parts: pohst · bih · TRAY · ul.
Is postbetrayal 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 /ˌpəʊstbɪˈtreɪəl/ (pohst-bih-TRAY-ul).