How to pronounce postbus
Say it like POHST-buhs. Postbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- buhs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postbus pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- buhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of postbus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-buhs.
What does postbus mean?
- A mail delivery vehicle that also serves as a bus for passengers, typically in areas with limited public transport.
Where does postbus come from?
From post + bus.
Questions about saying postbus
How do you pronounce postbus?
Say POHST-buhs. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌbʌs/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌbʌs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postbus?
Postbus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · buhs.
Is postbus 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 /ˈpəʊstˌbʌs/ (POHST-buhs).