How to pronounce postulate
Say it like PAHS-chuh-lut. Postulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHS).
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- PAHS
- chuh
- lut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postulate pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- chuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postulate
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-tyuu-lut.
What does postulate mean?
- To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
- Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an a
- A fundamental element; a basic principle.
- An axiom.
Where does postulate come from?
Borrowed from Latin postulātum, a neuter nominalization of postulātus, perfect passive participle of postulō, possibly from poscō.
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Questions about saying postulate
How do you pronounce postulate?
Say PAHS-chuh-lut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃələt/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstjʊlət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postulate?
Postulate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHS). Broken into parts: PAHS · chuh · lut.
Is postulate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒstjʊlət/ (POS-tyuu-lut).