How to pronounce postulatory
Say it like pah-styuu-LAY-tuh-ree. Postulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- pah
- styuu
- LAY
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postulatory pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- styuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of postulatory
- 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-tyuu-LAY-tuh-ree.
What does postulatory mean?
- Of the nature of a postulate.
- Supplicatory.“postulatory prayers”
Where does postulatory come from?
Latin postulātōrius.
Questions about saying postulatory
How do you pronounce postulatory?
Say pah-styuu-LAY-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑstjʊˈleɪtəri/. In British English it is /ˌpɒstjʊˈleɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postulatory?
Postulatory has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: pah · styuu · LAY · tuh · ree.
Is postulatory 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 /ˌpɒstjʊˈleɪtəri/ (pos-tyuu-LAY-tuh-ree).