Hoe spreek je „postpartum” uit in het Engels
ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm
pohst·PAR·təm
Hoofdklemtoon: PAR
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “postpartum”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
pohst
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
PAR
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
təm
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("PAR"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "postpartum" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "postpartum is" sounds like "postpartum-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "postpartum" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
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A non-hormonal birth control capsule that women can insert just before sex. A rape kit that gives victims more agency and streamlines the evidence collection process. An overhauled design for a 150-year-old tool used in postpartum vaginal tearing.
Hoor in context: “postpartum”
The Engels word “postpartum” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm (phonetic respelling: pohst-PAR-təm). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (pohst · PAR · təm), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (PAR). Grammatically, “postpartum” functions as a adjective, adverb, noun. Luister naar moedertaalsprekers die „postpartum” zeggen in de context van echte video's
Definitie & Betekenis: “postpartum”
- After giving birth (often defined as within 30 days after childbirth).
- After giving birth.
- The period immediately following childbirth.
- Ellipsis of postpartum depression.
Voorbeeldzinnen in context (2)
- “A non-hormonal birth control capsule that women can insert just before sex. A rape kit that gives victims more agency and streamlines the evidence collection process. An overhauled design for a 150-year-old tool used in postpartum vaginal tearing.”
- “Nothing surprising there (although one relative of mine unequivocally LOVES being pregnant), but what particularly struck me was her complaint that it had messed up her feet, of all things. They had spread out and flattened under the weight of pregnancy, and hurt. It was getting on for a year postpartum and her poor feet were only just getting back to normal.”
Uitspraak: “postpartum”
- Pronunciation:
- pohst-PAR-təm
- Lettergrepen:
- pohst · PAR · təm
- Written Hyphenation:
- post · par · tum
- Hoofdklemtoon:
- PAR
- IPA:
- ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm
- Hoor in context
- postpartum
Synoniemen: “postpartum”
Hoor woorden die betekenisverwant zijn aan “postpartum” in echte videoclips:
Woorden die rijmen op “postpartum”
-ɑrtəmWoorden met identieke klank (Homofonen)
Unieke klankGeen exacte homofonen bekend voor "postpartum" (⁄ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm⁄).
Veelgestelde vragen over „postpartum”
Hoe spreek je “postpartum” uit in het Engels?
“postpartum” wordt uitgesproken als ⁄ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm⁄ (pohst-PAR-təm). Luister naar de audio-uitspraak hierboven om het duidelijk te horen.
Hoeveel lettergrepen heeft “postpartum”?
“postpartum” heeft 3 lettergrepen: pohst · PAR · təm.
Waar ligt de klemtoon bij “postpartum”?
De hoofdklemtoon bij “postpartum” ligt op “PAR”.
Wat betekent “postpartum”?
After giving birth (often defined as within 30 days after childbirth).
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “postpartum”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).