How to pronounce postwar
Say it like pohs-TWOR. Postwar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWOR).
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- pohs
- TWOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Postwar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- TWORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of postwar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: pohs-TWAW.
What does postwar mean?
- Alternative spelling of post-war.
Where does postwar come from?
From post- + war.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with postwar
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Questions about saying postwar
How do you pronounce postwar?
Say pohs-TWOR. The American pronunciation is /ˌpoʊsˈtwɔr/. In British English it is /ˌpəʊsˈtwɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in postwar?
Postwar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TWOR). Broken into parts: pohs · TWOR.
Is postwar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpəʊsˈtwɔː/ (pohs-TWAW).