How to pronounce postiche
Say it like po-STEESH. Postiche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEESH).
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- po
- STEESH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postiche pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- STEESHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of postiche
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: po-STEESH.
What does postiche mean?
- Any item of false hair worn on the head or face, such as a false beard or wig.
- Added after the work is finished.
Where does postiche come from?
From French postiche.
Words that rhyme with postiche
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of postiche.
Questions about saying postiche
How do you pronounce postiche?
Say po-STEESH. The American pronunciation is /pɑˈstiʃ/. In British English it is /pɒˈstiːʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postiche?
Postiche has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STEESH). Broken into parts: po · STEESH.
Is postiche 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 /pɒˈstiːʃ/ (po-STEESH).