How to pronounce postie
Say it like POH-stee. Postie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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US American/ˈpoʊsti/POH-stee
UK British/ˈpəʊsti/POH-stee
- POH
- stee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postie pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- steeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of postie
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-stee.
What does postie mean?
noun
- Diminutive of postman or postwoman. How to pronounce postman“Did the postie come this morning?”
- Diminutive of postal worker.
Where does postie come from?
From post + -ie.
Questions about saying postie
How do you pronounce postie?
Say POH-stee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊsti/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊsti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postie?
Postie has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · stee.
Is postie 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 /ˈpəʊsti/ (POH-stee).