How to pronounce posttraumatic
Say it like pohst-traw-MAT-ik. Posttraumatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT).
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US American/ˌpoʊsttrɔˈmætɪk/pohst-traw-MAT-ik
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- pohst
- traw
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Posttraumatic 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.
- trawKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does posttraumatic mean?
adjective
- After, or as a result of, a trauma.
Where does posttraumatic come from?
From post- + traumatic.
Words that rhyme with posttraumatic
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Questions about saying posttraumatic
How do you pronounce posttraumatic?
Say pohst-traw-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊsttrɔˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in posttraumatic?
Posttraumatic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAT). Broken into parts: pohst · traw · MAT · ik.