How to pronounce posted
Say it like POH-stid. Posted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- stid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posted pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of posted
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-stid.
What does posted mean?
- publicly displayed“the posted speed limit”
Words that rhyme with posted
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Questions about saying posted
How do you pronounce posted?
Say POH-stid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posted?
Posted has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · stid.
Is posted 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 /ˈpəʊstɪd/ (POH-stid).