How to pronounce postprandial
Say it like pohst-PRAN-dee-ul. Postprandial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN).
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- pohst
- PRAN
- dee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postprandial 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.
- PRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postprandial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-PRAN-dih-ul.
What does postprandial mean?
- After a meal, especially after dinner.“postprandial somnolence”
Where does postprandial come from?
From post- + prandial.
Questions about saying postprandial
How do you pronounce postprandial?
Say pohst-PRAN-dee-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstˈprændiəl/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postprandial?
Postprandial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN). Broken into parts: pohst · PRAN · dee · ul.
Is postprandial 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 /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/ (pohst-PRAN-dih-ul).