How to pronounce posthumously
Say it like POS-chuu-muh-slee. Posthumously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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- POS
- chuu
- muh
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posthumously pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of posthumously
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-chuu-muh-slee.
What does posthumously mean?
- After death.
Where does posthumously come from?
From posthumous + -ly.
Questions about saying posthumously
How do you pronounce posthumously?
Say POS-chuu-muh-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃʊməsli/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstʃʊməsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posthumously?
Posthumously has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · chuu · muh · slee.
Is posthumously pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒstʃʊməsli/ (POS-chuu-muh-slee).