How to pronounce postprocedure
Say it like pohst-pruh-SEE-jer. Postprocedure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE).
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- pohst
- pruh
- SEE
- jer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postprocedure 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.
- pruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postprocedure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-pruh-SEE-juh.
What does postprocedure mean?
- Occurring after a procedure.
Where does postprocedure come from?
From post- + procedure.
Questions about saying postprocedure
How do you pronounce postprocedure?
Say pohst-pruh-SEE-jer. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstprəˈsidʒər/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstprəˈsiːdʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postprocedure?
Postprocedure has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEE). Broken into parts: pohst · pruh · SEE · jer.
Is postprocedure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpəʊstprəˈsiːdʒə/ (pohst-pruh-SEE-juh).