How to pronounce poster
Say it like POH-ster. Poster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpoʊstɚ/POH-ster
UK British/ˈpəʊstə/POH-stuh
- POH
- ster
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poster 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.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of poster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-stuh.
What does poster mean?
noun
- a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement“a poster advertised the coming attractions”
- someone who pastes up bills or placards on walls or billboards
- a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by mail carriers or for rent to travelers
Where does poster come from?
From post + -er.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with poster
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Questions about saying poster
How do you pronounce poster?
Say POH-ster. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poster?
Poster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · ster.
Is poster pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpəʊstə/ (POH-stuh).