How to pronounce postpharaonic
Say it like pohst-fer-ay-AH-nik. Postpharaonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH).
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- pohst
- fer
- ay
- AH
- nik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postpharaonic 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.
- ferGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of postpharaonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-fair-ray-ON-ik.
What does postpharaonic mean?
- After the era of the pharaohs of Ancient Egypt.
Where does postpharaonic come from?
From post- (prefix meaning ‘after; later’) + pharaonic (“of or relating to a pharaoh”).
Words that rhyme with postpharaonic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of postpharaonic.
Questions about saying postpharaonic
How do you pronounce postpharaonic?
Say pohst-fer-ay-AH-nik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstˌfɛreɪˈɑnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstˌfɛəreɪˈɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postpharaonic?
Postpharaonic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AH). Broken into parts: pohst · fer · ay · AH · nik.
Is postpharaonic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpəʊstˌfɛəreɪˈɒnɪk/ (pohst-fair-ray-ON-ik).