How to pronounce postdict
Say it like pohst-DIKT. Postdict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIKT).
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- pohst
- DIKT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postdict pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DIKTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of postdict
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-DIKT.
What does postdict mean?
- To estimate or suppose something which took place in past; to conjecture something that occurred beforehand.
Where does postdict come from?
Modelled on predict; see post-.
Words that rhyme with postdict
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Questions about saying postdict
How do you pronounce postdict?
Say pohst-DIKT. The American pronunciation is /poʊstˈdɪkt/. In British English it is /pəʊstˈdɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postdict?
Postdict has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIKT). Broken into parts: pohst · DIKT.
Is postdict 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 /pəʊstˈdɪkt/ (pohst-DIKT).