How to pronounce postprandially
Say it like pohst-PRAN-dee-uh-lee. Postprandially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN).
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- pohst
- PRAN
- dee
- uh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postprandially 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of postprandially
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-PRAN-dih-uh-lee.
What does postprandially mean?
- In a postprandial manner; after a meal; especially, after dinner.
Where does postprandially come from?
From postprandial + -ly.
Questions about saying postprandially
How do you pronounce postprandially?
Say pohst-PRAN-dee-uh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstˈprændiəli/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postprandially?
Postprandially has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PRAN). Broken into parts: pohst · PRAN · dee · uh · lee.
Is postprandially 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 /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəli/ (pohst-PRAN-dih-uh-lee).