How to pronounce postposition
Say it like pohst-puh-ZISH-un. Postposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH).
- pohst
- puh
- ZISH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postposition 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postposition
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-puh-ZISH-un.
What does postposition mean?
- A word that has the same purpose as a preposition but comes after the noun.
- The act of placing after, or the state of being placed after.
- To be placed after a the word that it modifies.
Where does postposition come from?
From post- + position.
Words that rhyme with postposition
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of postposition.
Questions about saying postposition
How do you pronounce postposition?
Say pohst-puh-ZISH-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstpəˈzɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstpəˈzɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postposition?
Postposition has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZISH). Broken into parts: pohst · puh · ZISH · un.
Is postposition 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 /ˌpəʊstpəˈzɪʃən/ (pohst-puh-ZISH-un).