How to pronounce postnatal
Say it like pohst-NAY-tul. Postnatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- pohst
- NAY
- tul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postnatal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohstKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postnatal
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pohst-NAY-tul.
What does postnatal mean?
- After being born, of or pertaining to the period immediately after birth (of a baby).“postnatal development”
- Of a mother, after giving birth.
Where does postnatal come from?
From post- + natal. First use appears c.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- prenatal
- perinatal
Words that rhyme with postnatal
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Questions about saying postnatal
How do you pronounce postnatal?
Say pohst-NAY-tul. The American pronunciation is /poʊstˈneɪtəl/. In British English it is /pəʊstˈneɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postnatal?
Postnatal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: pohst · NAY · tul.
Is postnatal 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 /pəʊstˈneɪtəl/ (pohst-NAY-tul).