How to pronounce postscript
Say it like POH-skript. Postscript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
- POH
- skript
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postscript pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- skriptGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of postscript
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: POH-skript.
What does postscript mean?
- An addendum to a letter, added after the author's signature.
- An addition to a story, play, etc. after its completion.
- To extend (a letter or another document) with additional remarks.
Where does postscript come from?
From New Latin postscriptum, from Latin, neuter of postscriptus, past participle of postscrībō (“write after”), from post (“after”) + scrībō (“write”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- afterscript
- afterword
- ps
- addendum
- supplement
Questions about saying postscript
How do you pronounce postscript?
Say POH-skript. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊˌskrɪpt/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊˌskrɪpt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postscript?
Postscript has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · skript.
Is postscript 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 /ˈpəʊˌskrɪpt/ (POH-skript).