How to pronounce postvolitional
Say it like pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nul. Postvolitional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- pohst
- vuh
- LISH
- uh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postvolitional 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.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of postvolitional
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nul.
What does postvolitional mean?
- After an act of the will; (loosely) after-the-fact.
Where does postvolitional come from?
From post- + volitional.
Words that rhyme with postvolitional
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Questions about saying postvolitional
How do you pronounce postvolitional?
Say pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstvəˈlɪʃənəl/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstvəˈlɪʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postvolitional?
Postvolitional has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: pohst · vuh · LISH · uh · nul.
Is postvolitional pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpəʊstvəˈlɪʃənəl/ (pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nul).