How to pronounce "post graduate" in English
ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət
pohst·GRA·dyoo·ət
Primary stress: GRA
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “post graduate”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
pohst
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
GRA
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
dyoo
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
ət
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("GRA"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America.
How Native Speakers Say It: In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "post graduate" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Post graduate diploma in Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was the last thing which I did in 2024.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“When I got my first job post graduate school, I was making 70, 000 dollars.”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“LinkedIn post graduate freshers.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
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Post graduate diploma in Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was the last thing which I did in 2024.
Hear it in context: “post graduate”
97 clipsThe English word “post graduate” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət (phonetic respelling: pohst-GRA-dyoo-ət). Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (pohst · GRA · dyoo · ət), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (GRA). Grammatically, “post graduate” functions as a noun, adjective. SayItVid indexes 97 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “post graduate” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @11:03
“college. I did that also. Post graduate diploma in Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was the last thing which I did in 2024. Institute of Foreign Trade was the last”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #2 · @1:09
“I didn't even have a passport at the time. When I got my first job post graduate school, I was making 70, 000 dollars. I was making 70,000 dollars.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @5:04
“And the moment I had that, I really thought I made it big. LinkedIn post graduate freshers. Thank you for taking me into the market.”
Definition & Meaning: “post graduate”
- A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.
- Of studies which take place after having successfully completed a degree course.
Example Sentences (3)
- “In May, a proclamation was issued specifically targeting Chinese nationals and denying them F and J visas used to attend graduate and postgraduate programs in the US. Trump’s new action suspends the issuance of new visas H-1B visas for professional workers; H-2Bs for non-agricultural seasonal workers, J-1s for cultural exchanges and L-1s for intracompany transfers.”
- “Post graduate diploma in Indian Institute of Foreign Trade was the last thing which I did in 2024.”
- “When I got my first job post graduate school, I was making 70, 000 dollars.”
Pronounce: “post graduate”
- Pronunciation:
- pohst-GRA-dyoo-ət
- Syllables:
- pohst · GRA · dyoo · ət
- Written Hyphenation:
- pos · tgra · du · ate
- Primary stress:
- GRA
- IPA:
- ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət
- Hear it in context
- post graduate
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"post graduate" (⁄ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "post graduate" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about post graduate
How do you pronounce “post graduate”?
“post graduate” is pronounced ⁄ˌpəʊstˈɡɹædju.ət⁄ (pohst-GRA-dyoo-ət). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “post graduate”?
“post graduate” has 4 syllables: pohst · GRA · dyoo · ət.
Where is the stress in “post graduate”?
The primary stress in “post graduate” is on “GRA”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “post graduate” mean?
A person continuing to study in a field after having successfully completed a degree course.
How can I hear “post graduate” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “post graduate”?
Pronouncing a hard, aspirated [tʰ] in casual conversation can sound overly formal in North America. In American English, a single "t" between vowels quickly taps against the alveolar ridge like a soft "d" ([ɾ]). In British English, maintain a crisp aspirated [tʰ].