How to pronounce sternpost
Say it like STURN-pohst. Sternpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STURN).
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- STURN
- pohst
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sternpost pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STURNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- pohstGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of sternpost
- 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: STURN-pohst.
What does sternpost mean?
- A timber or steel bar extending from the keel to the main deck at the stern of a vessel.
Where does sternpost come from?
From stern + post.
Questions about saying sternpost
How do you pronounce sternpost?
Say STURN-pohst. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɝnˌpoʊst/. In British English it is /ˈstɜːnˌpəʊst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sternpost?
Sternpost has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STURN). Broken into parts: STURN · pohst.
Is sternpost 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 /ˈstɜːnˌpəʊst/ (STURN-pohst).