How to pronounce postfix
Say it like POHST-fiks. Postfix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- fiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postfix 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.
- fiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of postfix
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-fiks.
What does postfix mean?
- To suffix.
- To subject a sample to postfixation
- A suffix.
- In the Czech language, a suffix that is placed after the ending.
Where does postfix come from?
From post- + fix.
Questions about saying postfix
How do you pronounce postfix?
Say POHST-fiks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstfɪks/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstfɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postfix?
Postfix has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · fiks.
Is postfix 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 /ˈpəʊstfɪks/ (POHST-fiks).