How to pronounce postil
Say it like POS-til. Postil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS).
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- POS
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postil 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.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of postil
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-til.
What does postil mean?
- A marginal note.
- A short homily or commentary on a passage of Scripture.
- A collection of homilies.
- To write marginal or explanatory notes on; to gloss.
- To write postils, or marginal notes; to comment; to postillate.
Where does postil come from?
From French postille (“marginal note”), from Late Latin postilla, probably from post illa (verba) (“after those (words)”).
Questions about saying postil
How do you pronounce postil?
Say POS-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postil?
Postil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POS). Broken into parts: POS · til.
Is postil 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 /ˈpɒstɪl/ (POS-til).