How to pronounce postman
Say it like POHST-mun. Postman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST).
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- POHST
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postman pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postman
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POHST-mun.
What does postman mean?
- Someone who delivers the post (mail) to, and/or collects the post from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.
Where does postman come from?
From post + -man.
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Questions about saying postman
How do you pronounce postman?
Say POHST-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊstmən/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊstmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postman?
Postman has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POHST). Broken into parts: POHST · mun.
Is postman 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 /ˈpəʊstmən/ (POHST-mun).