How to pronounce postural
Say it like PAHS-chuh-rul. Postural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHS).
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- PAHS
- chuh
- rul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postural 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.
- rulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postural
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POS-chuh-rul.
What does postural mean?
- Relating to posture.
- Lying down.“Cindy, he's gone postural.”
Where does postural come from?
From posture + -al.
Questions about saying postural
How do you pronounce postural?
Say PAHS-chuh-rul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑstʃərəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɒstʃərəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postural?
Postural has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAHS). Broken into parts: PAHS · chuh · rul.
Is postural 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 /ˈpɒstʃərəl/ (POS-chuh-rul).