How to pronounce postilion
Say it like puh-STIL-yun. Postilion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL).
- puh
- STIL
- yun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postilion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postilion
American and British speakers say postilion in essentially the same way: /pəˈstɪljən/ in the US and /pɒˈstɪlɪən/ in the UK.
British respelling: po-STIL-eern.
What does postilion mean?
- A rider mounted on the near (left) leading horse who guides the team pulling a carriage.
Where does postilion come from?
From Middle French postillon, and its likely source, Italian postiglione (“guide for driver of post-coach”), from posta (“post”).
Words that rhyme with postilion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of postilion.
Questions about saying postilion
How do you pronounce postilion?
Say puh-STIL-yun. The American pronunciation is /pəˈstɪljən/. In British English it is /pɒˈstɪlɪən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postilion?
Postilion has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STIL). Broken into parts: puh · STIL · yun.
Do Americans and Brits say postilion the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈstɪljən/ and the British form is /pɒˈstɪlɪən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.