How many syllables in "postpone"?

"postpone" has 2 음절 (post - pone).

How to divide "postpone"?

"postpone" divides into 2 parts: post · pone.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (post... pone) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"postpone": 2 음절.

음절:post·pone

제1강세

post-PONE(post · pone)○ ●

Stress in "postpone" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄poʊstˈpoʊn⁄

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IPApoʊstˈpoʊn

음절post·pone

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How many syllables in "postpone"?: "postpone" has 2 음절 (post - pone).
How to divide "postpone"?: "postpone" divides into 2 parts: post · pone.
Where is the stress in "postpone"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "postpone"?: Say each syllable slowly (post... pone) and listen on SayItVid.