How to pronounce postdoc
Say it like POHST-dok. Postdoc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- dok
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postdoc 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.
- dokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of postdoc
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-dok.
What does postdoc mean?
- A postdoctoral academic research position.
- Someone in such a position.
Where does postdoc come from?
Clipping of postdoctoral.
Questions about saying postdoc
How do you pronounce postdoc?
Say POHST-dok. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌdɑk/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌdɒk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postdoc?
Postdoc has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · dok.
Is postdoc pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpəʊstˌdɒk/ (POHST-dok).