How to pronounce postcard
Say it like POHST-kard. Postcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- kard
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postcard 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.
- kardGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of postcard
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-kahd.
What does postcard mean?
- A rectangular piece of thick paper or thin cardboard, typically used for sending messages by mail without the need for an envelope.
- To send a postcard to someone.“to postcard one's friends”
- To send by means of a postcard.“to postcard one's news”
Where does postcard come from?
From post + card.
Questions about saying postcard
How do you pronounce postcard?
Say POHST-kard. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌkɑrd/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌkɑːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postcard?
Postcard has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · kard.
Is postcard pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpəʊstˌkɑːd/ (POHST-kahd).