How to pronounce postmortem
Say it like pohst-MOR-tem. Postmortem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌpoʊstˈmɔrtɛm/pohst-MOR-tem
UK British/ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtɛm/pohst-MAW-tem
- pohst
- MOR
- tem
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postmortem pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- temKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of postmortem
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-MAW-tem.
What does postmortem mean?
noun
- Alternative form of post mortem.
- Alternative form of post mortem.
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Questions about saying postmortem
How do you pronounce postmortem?
Say pohst-MOR-tem. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstˈmɔrtɛm/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtɛm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postmortem?
Postmortem has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOR). Broken into parts: pohst · MOR · tem.
Is postmortem pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtɛm/ (pohst-MAW-tem).