How to pronounce postdiction
Say it like pohst-DIK-shun. Postdiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK).
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- pohst
- DIK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postdiction 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.
- DIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postdiction
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-DIK-shun.
What does postdiction mean?
- The construction of past conditions by relying on the present
Where does postdiction come from?
In imitation of prediction, with the prefix pre- replaced by its antonym post-.
Words that rhyme with postdiction
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Questions about saying postdiction
How do you pronounce postdiction?
Say pohst-DIK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstˈdɪkʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstˈdɪkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postdiction?
Postdiction has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIK). Broken into parts: pohst · DIK · shun.
Is postdiction 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 /ˌpəʊstˈdɪkʃən/ (pohst-DIK-shun).