How to pronounce posthole
Say it like POHST-hohl. Posthole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- hohl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posthole 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.
- hohlGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of posthole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-hohl.
What does posthole mean?
- A cut feature used to hold a surface timber or stone, usually much deeper than it is wide.
- To sink one's legs deep into snow while walking.
Where does posthole come from?
From post + hole.
Questions about saying posthole
How do you pronounce posthole?
Say POHST-hohl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstˌhoʊl/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstˌhəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posthole?
Posthole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · hohl.
Is posthole 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 /ˈpəʊstˌhəʊl/ (POHST-hohl).