How to pronounce posteriors
Say it like paw-STEER-yerz. Posteriors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEER).
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- paw
- STEER
- yerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posteriors pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pawGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- STEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of posteriors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pos-TEER-yuz.
What does posteriors mean?
- plural of posterior How to pronounce posterior
Questions about saying posteriors
How do you pronounce posteriors?
Say paw-STEER-yerz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔˈstɪrjɚz/. In British English it is /ˌpɒˈstɪəjəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posteriors?
Posteriors has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEER). Broken into parts: paw · STEER · yerz.
Is posteriors 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 /ˌpɒˈstɪəjəz/ (pos-TEER-yuz).