How to pronounce "posterior" in English
pɒˈstɪəriər
po·STEER·eer
Primary stress: STEER
Hear native speakers say posterior in context across real video clips
probability there's the experimental test result and then there's the posterior or post- test probability and then that post test probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “posterior”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
po
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
STEER
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
eer
Neutral schwa (⁄ə⁄): relaxed jaw, brief unstressed breath.
Primary emphasis falls on the second syllable ("STEER"). 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 "posterior" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "posterior is" sounds like "posterior-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "posterior" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“posterior or post- test probability and then that post test probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and”— StanfordWatch clip
“posterior and dorsal lateral dorsal ventral transcription factors and histone regulation then define specific”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“posterior singulate cortex. The PCC is responsible for what we call self-referential thinking. Basically,”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“posterior, part of a singular gyrus we now call retrosplenial cortex.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“posterior parietal lobe, and lateral premotor cortex after a a request to imagine walking in the house.”— Harvard UniversityWatch clip
“posterior to enter fire well let's just say there's no dick so it's very much um listen and learn I”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
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posterior or post- test probability and then that post test probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and
Hear it in context: “posterior”
908 clipsThe English word “posterior” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as pɒˈstɪəriər (phonetic respelling: po-STEER-eer). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (po · STEER · eer), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (STEER). Grammatically, “posterior” functions as a adjective, noun. SayItVid indexes 908 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “posterior” in natural connected speech across American (US: 8 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from Stanford, YaleCourses, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USStanfordClip #1 · @22:02
“probability there's the experimental test result and then there's the posterior or post- test probability and then that post test probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #2 · @6:41
“from the body and which will be the back and which will be the stomach anterior posterior and dorsal lateral dorsal ventral transcription factors and histone regulation then define specific transcription factors and histone regulation then define specific”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @7:20
“part of your DMN called the PCC, the posterior singulate cortex. The PCC is responsible for what we call self-referential thinking. Basically, responsible for what we call”
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #4 · @14:45
“from the cingulate, but what looks like posterior cingulate, posterior, part of a singular gyrus we now call retrosplenial cortex. call retrosplenial cortex.”
- 🇺🇸 USHarvard UniversityClip #5 · @48:03
“tennis, and activity in the parahippocampal gyrus, posterior posterior parietal lobe, and lateral premotor cortex after a a request to imagine walking in the house. Consciousness is awareness of language. imagine walking in the house. Consciousness is awareness of language.”
Definition & Meaning: “posterior”
- Nearer the rear or hind end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
- The posterior portions of the human body; especially, the buttocks.
- The probability that a hypothesis is true (calculated by Bayes' theorem).
Example Sentences (3)
- “Stephen reigned from 1135-1154, that nasty period of our history dubbed 'The Anarchy', when forces loyal to Stephen contested the throne with those of Henry I's daughter Matilda, who by rights should have been queen. Stephen, her cousin, plonked his own posterior on the throne.”
- “posterior or post- test probability and then that post test probability becomes the initial probability for the next iteration and”
- “posterior and dorsal lateral dorsal ventral transcription factors and histone regulation then define specific”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “posterior”
- Pronunciation:
- po-STEER-eer
- Syllables:
- po · STEER · eer
- Written Hyphenation:
- pos · te · ri · or
- Primary stress:
- STEER
- IPA:
- pɒˈstɪəriər
- Hear it in context
- posterior
Synonyms: “posterior”
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Words that Rhyme with “posterior”
-ɪəriərWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"posterior" (⁄pɒˈstɪəriər⁄) 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, "posterior" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about posterior
How do you pronounce “posterior”?
“posterior” is pronounced ⁄pɒˈstɪəriər⁄ (po-STEER-eer). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “posterior”?
“posterior” has 3 syllables: po · STEER · eer.
Where is the stress in “posterior”?
The primary stress in “posterior” is on “STEER”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “posterior” mean?
Nearer the rear or hind end; nearer the caudal end of the body in quadrupeds or the dorsal end in bipeds.
How can I hear “posterior” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “posterior”?
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⁄).