How to pronounce postcrash
Say it like POHST-krash. Postcrash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- krash
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postcrash 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.
- krashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of postcrash
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-krash.
What does postcrash mean?
- After a crash (vehicle accident).
- After a crash (sudden financial decline).
Where does postcrash come from?
From post- + crash.
Questions about saying postcrash
How do you pronounce postcrash?
Say POHST-krash. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌkræʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌkræʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postcrash?
Postcrash has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · krash.
Is postcrash 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 /ˈpəʊstˌkræʃ/ (POHST-krash).