How to pronounce postnoun
Say it like pohst-NOWN. Postnoun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN).
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- pohst
- NOWN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postnoun 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.
- NOWNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of postnoun
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-NOWN.
What does postnoun mean?
- Following a noun.
- a particle which follows a noun.
Where does postnoun come from?
From post- + noun.
Words that rhyme with postnoun
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Questions about saying postnoun
How do you pronounce postnoun?
Say pohst-NOWN. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstˈnaʊn/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstˈnaʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postnoun?
Postnoun has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOWN). Broken into parts: pohst · NOWN.
Is postnoun 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 /ˌpəʊstˈnaʊn/ (pohst-NOWN).