How to pronounce postulated
Say it like PAHS-chuh-lay-tid. Postulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHS).
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- PAHS
- chuh
- lay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postulated 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.
- layGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of postulated
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: POS-chuh-lay-tid.
What does postulated mean?
- simple past and past participle of postulate How to pronounce postulate
Questions about saying postulated
How do you pronounce postulated?
Say PAHS-chuh-lay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstʃəˌleɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postulated?
Postulated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHS). Broken into parts: PAHS · chuh · lay · tid.
Is postulated 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 /ˈpɒstʃəˌleɪtɪd/ (POS-chuh-lay-tid).