How to pronounce postvolitionally
Say it like pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. Postvolitionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH).
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- pohst
- vuh
- LISH
- uh
- nuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postvolitionally 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of postvolitionally
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee.
What does postvolitionally mean?
- In a postvolitional way; done after a willed action.
Where does postvolitionally come from?
From postvolitional + -ly or post- + volitionally.
Words that rhyme with postvolitionally
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Questions about saying postvolitionally
How do you pronounce postvolitionally?
Say pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊstvəˈlɪʃənəli/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊstvəˈlɪʃənəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postvolitionally?
Postvolitionally has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LISH). Broken into parts: pohst · vuh · LISH · uh · nuh · lee.
Is postvolitionally 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 /ˌpəʊstvəˈlɪʃənəli/ (pohst-vuh-LISH-uh-nuh-lee).